Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Greenville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenville
Cancer and arthritis run high in Greenville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.4% across Rhode Island. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Greenville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Rhode Island. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Greenville is insured
Only 4.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.2% across Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island figure falls outside Greenville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Greenville adults…
Greenville runs below RI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Greenville is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Rhode Island. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Greenville as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Greenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Greenville adults are doing
About the same as Rhode Island 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | A | 26.9% | 8.8% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Johnston | B | 31.8% | 11.2% | 11.9% | ZIP 02919 |
| Glocester | A− | 30.8% | 10.3% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
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 (Rhode Island 27.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenville
Why doesn’t Greenville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenville.
What hospital is closest to Greenville?
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, 5.0 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Greenville?
33 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Community Health Care D/B/A Wellone Primary Medical and Dental Care in North Scituate, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Rhode Island figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.