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Troy, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Pike County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,733 Population 626/sq mi density
$47,595 Median Income $27,291 per capita
$214,100 Home Value $178,171 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,933 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,595 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$214,100 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Troy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation508 ft (155 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.4 km²)
Population Density626/sq mi
Coordinates31.8020°N, 85.9671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.5 / 100
Community Resilience57.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 11, 2019.

Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 149 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 150 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 142 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Feb 17, 1991 6 km N of Goldville, Alabama M2.9 150 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 147 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 131 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 259 km
2020 Sally Category 2 176 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 281 km
2018 Michael Category 5 135 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 251 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 169 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 170 km
1998 Earl Category 1 191 km
1997 Danny Category 1 241 km
1995 Opal Category 3 60 km
1995 Erin Category 2 198 km
1985 Elena Category 3 263 km
1985 Kate Category 2 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF4 85 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 7
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 58 km 9
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 63 km 2
Feb 17, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 18, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 47 km 0
May 3, 1984 EF3 75 km 5
May 16, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 73 km 2
Nov 25, 1979 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 12 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 58 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 61 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 59 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 46 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 37 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,362 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,267 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,018 59 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,925 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,916 47 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,693 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 75 km
2017 CN BLUE SPRING EAST 04 2,375 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.9").

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