Photo: Lrgjr72 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Troy is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Troy beats Michigan on 23 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
COPD and stroke are less common in Troy
Troy runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%) and depression (18.7% vs 25.7%). Conditions ↓
Troy is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 21 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Troy adults smoke
8.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Troy has a top-rated hospital
Beaumont Hospital, Troy 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 Michigan figure falls outside Troy’s likely range.
What’s behind Troy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troy is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #25 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 85%.
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 $120,045; among the 5,743 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Troy adults…
Troy runs below MI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Troy adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Troy does better than Michigan.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Troy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Troy and the towns around it
Troy’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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+ | 26.5% | 9.6% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Birmingham | A+ | 28.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Royal Oak | A+ | 29.6% | 7.3% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Sterling Heights | B− | 36% | 11.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Madison Heights | B+ | 32.6% | 10% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Rochester Hills | A+ | 27.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Clawson | A | 31.1% | 8.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Bloomfield Township | A+ | 27.3% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 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 (Michigan 31.1%). 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 Michigan on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan 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 | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.9–11 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23.5–29.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.6–34.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.3–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.9–24.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.5–5.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%7.7–10 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%26.9–33.1 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.7–5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%79.2–83.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76%73.8–78.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.7–91.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%68.2–74.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%72.5–81.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.4–33.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18.3–23.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.3%18.2–22.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%8–10 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.8% | 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 Michigan 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 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #25 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. 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 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 29.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Troy?
Beaumont Hospital, Troy in Troy, 3.8 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 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
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 A 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 Michigan 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.