Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Troy is healthier than 80%
Troy differs from New York on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Troy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Troy
Mental distress runs high in Troy
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.5%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 21.5%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Troy
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Troy
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 17.2% across New York. No reliable transportation (12.1% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Troy is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Troy is healthier than 52%. Against the 8,513 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
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 New York figure falls outside Troy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Troy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Troy is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #530 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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 $58,477; among the 8,513 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Troy is healthier than 30% of graded towns, against 52% nationally.
How Troy adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Troy runs above New York.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Troy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Troy adults…
Troy runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Troy
1 hospital and 1 community health center 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Troy and the towns around it
Troy’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 9 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 | B− | 33.7% | 10% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Brunswick | B+ | 31.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Schaghticoke | B+ | 31.9% | 10.4% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| North Greenbush | A | 30.5% | 9.3% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Watervliet | C+ | 35.7% | 11% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Green Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Island | B− | 33.9% | 10.8% | 16% | CDC place |
| Colonie | A | 30.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
Green Island: the same community as Green Island, graded once. 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 (New York 27.2%). 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 New York on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the New York 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 | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.2–22 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%27.8–39.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.3 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26.5–33.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.1–35.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.3%19.8–24.8 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.2–21.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.6–16.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.5–31.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.6–20.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.2%38.6–49.6 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.2–80.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.9–59.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.9–84.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.8–74.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.2–69.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68–81.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.7–41 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23–30.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.8%19.1–24.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10–13 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.3%19–23.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.7–34.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.2–14.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.9–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 New York 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 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #530 of 755 in New York. 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 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 39.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Troy?
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York in Troy, 0.2 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 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.6%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 C− 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 New York 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.