Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where 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
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Troy
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Troy runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Troy
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Troy adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Troy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Troy adults…
Troy runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
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).
How Troy adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Troy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Troy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 (South Carolina 31.5%). 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?
Abbeville Area Medical Center in Abbeville, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Troy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Troy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mccormick Family Practice in Mc Cormick, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troy.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.