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Troy, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
794 Population 810/sq mi density
$50,900 Median Income $30,135 per capita
$109,600 Home Value $126,903 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,900 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Troy, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,900
32% below
$30,135 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
61% below
Zillow: $126,903
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
39%
Rent
70%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Troy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $50,900 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,135. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Troy is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,903. Median rent is $814/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Troy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 413/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Troy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population794
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,900
Per Capita$30,135
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$814
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$126,903
Housing Units404
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property413/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Troy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.