Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Greenville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Greenville differs from Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Greenville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Greenville runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Greenville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Greenville, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Greenville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Greenville is healthier than 12%. Against the 4,739 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 35%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Greenville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Greenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenville is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #835 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 41% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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 $47,237; among the 4,739 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Greenville compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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).
How Greenville adults are doing
About the same as Ohio 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Greenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | D | 37.4% | 16.6% | 19.4% | 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 (Ohio 29.5%). 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 Ohio on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Ohio 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 | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.3–28.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%29.6–45.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.2–48 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.3–46.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.9%33.1–40.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.8–13.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%16–22.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.9–22.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%29–39.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.6–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%27.6–39 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.8–84 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.8–62.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.4–87.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%80.3–84.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.9–66.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%63.9–78.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23–30.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.1–40.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%17.7–24.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.2–19.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.9–13.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.8–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.6–18.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.6%32.8–42.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17–22 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.8–18.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio 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 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #835 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. 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 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 45.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
Wayne Hospital in Greenville, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Greenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Greenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.3%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.