Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Troy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Troy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
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 short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Troy’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Troy
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.3%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Troy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 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 Indiana figure falls outside Troy’s likely range.
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).
Out of every 100 Troy adults…
Troy runs above IN on 2 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.
6.2% of Troy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Troy adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
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 Township | C− | 38.4% | 14.4% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Huff Township | B− | 39.4% | 12.4% | 16.1% | 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 (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Troy
Why doesn’t Troy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Troy.
What hospital is closest to Troy?
Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Troy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troy.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana 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.