Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Troy is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Troy beats Illinois on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
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 an active town
Only 16.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Troy
Troy runs below Illinois on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.3% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 5.9%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Troy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Illinois figure falls outside Troy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Troy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troy is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #141 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 56%.
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 $112,434; among the 6,803 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$141K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Troy adults…
Troy runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Troy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Troy
No hospital or community health center in Troy 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 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Troy adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 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
Troy has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | A | 35.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Maryville | A− | 35.1% | 10.4% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Collinsville Township | B | 38.2% | 11.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Jarvis Township | A− | 36% | 9% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
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 (Illinois 27.6%). 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 Illinois on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois 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 | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.2–15.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18.2 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%28.9–42.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.1–9.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26.1–33.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.5–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21–27.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6–9.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.4–12.3 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.3%13.2–20 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.8%17.3–24.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%27.7–40.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.2–6.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.6–80.7 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.7%67.1–74.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.6–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%69.6–76.3 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62–71.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%68.5–83.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%18.8–26.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.1–36.9 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.1–26.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.9–10.5 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.9–10.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.4–6 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.8–8.9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%20.5–28.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8–11.2 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.3–12.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Illinois 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 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #141 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. 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 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 42.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Troy?
Anderson Hospital in Maryville, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Troy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Troy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.3%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
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 B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troy.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.