At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$26,554 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
Zillow: $139,480
Median Rent
$906/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Troy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Troy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Troy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Troy residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,554. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troy is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,480. Median rent is $906/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
15.4% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$26,554
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$906
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$139,480
Housing Units238
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation418 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.