Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Troy is a small town in Kansas with a population of 794. Residents earn $50,900 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Troy receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Troy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Troy is $50,900, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Troy is $109,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Troy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 21.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,900 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,135 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,094 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 234 |
| County GDP | $352M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.10% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $109,600 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $126,903 |
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.10% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7852°N, 95.0941°W |
| County FIPS | 20043 |
Winner: Republican by 63.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 810/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |