Photo: Aaron Hines/City of Greenville · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Greenville is healthier than 90%
Greenville differs from North Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenville. 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 52%. Against the 5,705 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 90%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Greenville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.2% across North Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 8.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 18.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Greenville
Greenville runs below North Carolina on cancer (5.6% vs 7.9%), heart disease (5.2% vs 6.6%) and arthritis (22.6% vs 26.9%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%). Conditions ↓
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 North Carolina 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 52% of U.S. towns, #149 of 289 in North Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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 $49,748; among the 5,705 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 90%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs below NC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Greenville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Greenville
1 hospital and 1 community health center 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Greenville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greenville runs above North Carolina.
4 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.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | B− | 39.1% | 11% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Winterville | A− | 37.8% | 10.8% | 12.1% | 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 (North Carolina 32%). 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 North Carolina on 6 and worse on 8; on the rest, the North Carolina 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 | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17–21.6 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.1–21.4 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%32.3–46.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.4 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.9–36.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.4%26.7–34.1 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20–25.3 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.4–19.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21–28.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30.9–43.4 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75–81.8 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%55.7–63.1 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.1–85.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70.4–75.5 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%60.9–70.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%71.6–84.8 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.2–29.7 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31.2–41.1 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.8–27.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%18.3–23.2 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%14.5–18.6 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.6–13.5 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%16.7–21 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.4–36.5 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.6–19.4 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.7 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.6 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 North Carolina 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 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #149 of 289 in North Carolina. 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 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 46.2%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
Ecu Health Medical Center in Greenville, 1.6 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 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.7%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
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 North Carolina 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.