Sign In Register

Troy, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,889 Population 1,745/sq mi density
$97,825 Median Income $44,948 per capita
$240,800 Home Value $321,403 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
145 Violent Crime/100K 706 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,825 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,800 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Troy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density1,745/sq mi
Coordinates38.7397°N, 89.8825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.30 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 115 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 136 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 63 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 87 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 87 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 81 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 140 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 137 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 91 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 58 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 125 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 110 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 129 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 142 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 95 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 85 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 88 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 59 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

643 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,160 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 92 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 52 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 22 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 58 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 67 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 87 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 96 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 15 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 1
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 24 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 58 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

View full weather details →