Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Greenville is healthier than 33%
Greenville differs from Indiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenville
Against towns with similar incomes, Greenville’s lead shrinks
Greenville is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 33% of the 4,044 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$169K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Greenville
Greenville runs below Indiana on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.5%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.8%) and COPD (5.6% vs 8.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Greenville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Greenville is insured
Only 5.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Greenville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Greenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Greenville’s median household income is $134,934; among the 4,044 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$169K), it’s healthier than 33%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs below IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Greenville
No hospital or community health center in Greenville itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Greenville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Greenville adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Greenville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | A− | 34.9% | 9.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenville adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greenville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greenville is better than Indiana on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Greenville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greenville | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.4–18.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.6–13.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.2–20.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%28.6–41.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.4–36.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.6–39.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.6–27.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%9.7–16 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16–24.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.5–23.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%30.1–41.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.3–7.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.1–81.8 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.1–71.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.4–88.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.4–76.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%64–73.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.3%77.7–88.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.4–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.9–40.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%18.7–26.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7–12.2 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.4–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.2–6.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%22–31.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.3–12.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%10.9–15.8 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Greenville
Is Greenville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greenville?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 41.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Greenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.9%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Greenville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.