College Street Historic District · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Troy is healthier than 79%
Troy differs from Alabama on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Troy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Troy
Troy is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Troy is healthier than 41%. Against the 6,041 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 79%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Troy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. No reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.8%) and utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 9.6%) are higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Troy looks healthier next to Alabama than next to the country
It’s healthier than 63% of the 187 Alabama towns we grade, but 41% of towns nationwide. Much of Alabama scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Troy
Troy runs below Alabama on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.6% vs 8.2%), heart disease (5.4% vs 7.3%) and arthritis (23.3% vs 30.3%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
Troy has a top-rated hospital
Troy Regional Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Alabama figure falls outside Troy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Troy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troy is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #69 of 187 in Alabama. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Troy’s median household income is $50,717; among the 6,041 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 79%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Alabama towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Troy is healthier than 63% of graded towns, against 41% nationally.
Where Troy compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.4% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Troy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Troy adults…
Troy runs below AL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Troy residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Troy
1 hospital in Troy, 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 Troy; ≈ 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 Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Troy adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Troy runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 Troy 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.
Troy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | C+ | 38.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Troy adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Troy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Troy is better than Alabama on 8 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Troy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Troy | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%19.6–25.2 | 22.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.5–23.4 | 17.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%31.3–46.6 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.4–40.2 | 43.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%29.5–37.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.7–26 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.3% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.4–19.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.4–15.4 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.2–31.1 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.6–17.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%33.1–46.8 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.2–11.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75–82.1 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.8%49.7–57.9 | 56.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%76.2–81.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%67.8–72.5 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.4–73 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%70.8–84.5 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22–29.9 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%33.8–44.4 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.2–29.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.9%21.7–28.3 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.6–15.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%16.5–21.7 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%33.7–43 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.3–15.9 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.5–22.2 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.3–13 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.6% | 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 Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Troy
Is Troy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troy is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #69 of 187 in Alabama. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Troy?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 46.6%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Troy?
Troy Regional Medical Center in Troy, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Troy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Troy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.4%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
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 Troy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troy.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama 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.