At a Glance
Median Income
$57,000
$35,654 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $191,120
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Trosky Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trosky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trosky a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trosky residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,654. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trosky is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,120. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Trosky reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,770/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Trosky hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trosky has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,000
Per Capita$35,654
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$191,120
Housing Units34
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,670 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Trosky was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.