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Troy, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Perry County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
539 Population 477/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $26,554 per capita
$95,600 Home Value $135,063 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.2 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Troy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates38.0020°N, 86.7990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0463 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 107 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 106 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 84 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 106 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 74 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 31 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 38 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 108 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 106 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 143 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 109 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 145 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 104 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 105 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 106 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 108 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 108 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 70 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km W of Equality, Illinois M2.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,327 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 9 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 38 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 72 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 88 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 42 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 21 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 23 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 24 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 32 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 32 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 19 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 37 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 19 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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