Mill Farm Inn · Photo: Bigskybill · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tryon is healthier than 89%
Tryon differs from North Carolina on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tryon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tryon
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Tryon
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), vs 7.9% across North Carolina. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.6% across North Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across North Carolina. In all, Tryon runs above North Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (North Carolina 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Tryon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tryon is healthier than 61%. Against the 8,226 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Tryon, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Carolina 36.8%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tryon keeps up with checkups
It beats North Carolina on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85% vs 80%) and dentist visits (70.8% vs 63.6%). Checkups ↓
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 North Carolina figure falls outside Tryon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Tryon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tryon is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Tryon’s median household income is $57,721; among the 8,226 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Tryon adults…
Tryon runs above NC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Tryon is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Carolina. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tryon as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tryon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Care in and near Tryon
No hospital or community health center in Tryon 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 Tryon; ≈ 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 North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Tryon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tryon does better than North Carolina.
3 in 10 Tryon 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.
8.3% of Tryon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Tryon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon | B | 34.1% | 14.5% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tryon adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tryon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tryon is better than North Carolina on 14 and worse on 7; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Tryon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tryon | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%15.6–24.4 | 19% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%11.6–17 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.4–15.5 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%26.2–42.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.2–17.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.2%41.2–51.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.1%38.2–47.9 | 35.6% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.1%33.7–42.7 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.5–12 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.1–12.2 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.5–15.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%8.6–14 | 13.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%19.4–31.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11%8.9–13.3 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%22.2–33.9 | 34.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6–10 | 10.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85%82–87.4 | 80% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.4–73.9 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.3%90.9–93.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.5%81.8–86.8 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.3%71.9–80.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%71.7–84.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%18.8–26.5 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.1%23.1–33.2 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%14.9–21.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%7.8–13 | 15.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.1–9.3 | 12.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.4–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.2–10.8 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%31.1–43.3 | 32% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%15.2–24 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.3–15.2 | 14.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%9.9–13.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.6–7.3 | 5.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%6.9–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.5–5.6 | 4% | 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 North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Tryon
Is Tryon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tryon is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tryon?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 42.7%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tryon?
Advent Health Polk in Columbus, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Tryon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tryon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–10%), 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 Tryon 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 Tryon.
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.