Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemetery · Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Troutman is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Troutman beats North Carolina on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Troutman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Troutman
What’s behind Troutman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troutman is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #94 of 289 in North Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Troutman’s median household income is $98,462; among the 8,791 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Troutman adults…
Troutman runs below NC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Troutman residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Troutman
No hospital or community health center in Troutman 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 Troutman; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Troutman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
How Troutman adults are doing
About the same as North Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Troutman 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.
9.3% of Troutman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Troutman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troutman | B+ | 33.5% | 10% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Statesville | C+ | 36.7% | 13.4% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Troutman adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Troutman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Troutman is better than North Carolina on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Troutman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Troutman | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.2–19.3 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.6 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 16.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%26–41.3 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.6 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%30.8–39.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%30.5–39.1 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.4–28.9 | 26.9% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.2–7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.1–14.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.2–16.1 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.4–25.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.4–19.8 | 14.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%24.8–37.6 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 10.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.5–82.7 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.2%62.4–69.8 | 63.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86–89.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.7–78.1 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%59.8–70.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%71.8–85.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.6–29.2 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.5–38 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.4–26.7 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.3–14.9 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.8 | 12.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26–34.6 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4% | 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 North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Troutman
Is Troutman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troutman is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #94 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Troutman?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 41.3%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Troutman?
Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Troutman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Troutman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.9%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
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 Troutman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troutman.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.