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Troy, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
908 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$87,589 Median Income $38,032 per capita
$270,800 Home Value $492,868 Zillow
$958 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 2,846 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,589 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$270,800 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Troy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates46.7380°N, 116.7732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLatah County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 50.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 145 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 111 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 144 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 116 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 115 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 117 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 25 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 111 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 106 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 144 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 148 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 112 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 112 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 148 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 81 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 118 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 130 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 111 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 111 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 83 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 38 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 90 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 2 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 17 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 27 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 93 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 69 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 70 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 38 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 25 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 24 km 0
Jun 5, 1987 EF0 97 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 44 km 0
May 22, 1964 EF0 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 89 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 79 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 76 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 93 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 82 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 98 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 82 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 77 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 75 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 86 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 93 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 54 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 85 km
2006 JIM CREEK 13,100 92 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 28 km
2015 LAWYER 2 11,378 76 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 88 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 46 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,547 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.0").

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