William M. Shaw House · Photo: AntiCompositeNumber · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Greenville is healthier than 57%
Greenville differs from Maine on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04441. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenville
Greenville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Greenville is healthier than 40%. Against the 9,642 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Greenville
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.6% across Maine. COPD is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.4% across Maine. In all, Greenville runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and heart disease, stroke and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Greenville
The closest emergency room is Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 24.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Greenville, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Greenville keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 81.2%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 87.1%). 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 Maine figure falls outside Greenville’s likely range; Greenville’s figures come from ZIP code 04441, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Greenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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 $63,486; among the 9,642 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Greenville compares well: binge drinking, 12.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.3% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.8% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Greenville is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Greenville as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Greenville
1 hospital in Greenville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Greenville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greenville does better than Maine.
3 in 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | C+ | 33.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% | ZIP 04441 |
| Greenville | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Cove | — | — | — | — | |
| Shirley | — | — | — | — |
Greenville, Beaver Cove and Shirley: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs 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 Maine on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Maine 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 | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%18.4–24.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.3 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%28.8–38.9 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.7–16.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.9–47.5 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.7%40.9–48.3 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 41.6%38.1–45 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.8 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.8–14.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.7–12.3 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.4–13 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.3–17.9 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.6–18.2 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.1–30.3 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%28.8–38 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.3%82.8–87.5 | 81.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%60.6–67.3 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.5–92 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%78.9–84.4 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.8%71–78.4 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73.4–84.3 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.6–27.8 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%25.8–33.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.3–24.6 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.6–12.8 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.2–10.3 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.9–8.1 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.4–16.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.9–39.3 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.7–21.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.5–6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Maine 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 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 38.9%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Greenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.8%), against 7.8% across Maine.
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 D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.