Troy, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
906 Population 1,066/sq mi density
$36,641 Median Income $21,401 per capita
$182,100 Home Value $415,936 Zillow
$573 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
642 Violent Crime/100K 1,818 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,641 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$182,100 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
642 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Troy, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,641
51% below
$21,401 per capita
Home Value
$182,100
35% below
Zillow: $415,936
Median Rent
$573/mo
51% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
642/100K
69% above
1,818/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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
49%
Home Value
65%
Rent
49%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Troy a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Troy residents earn a median household income of $36,641 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,401. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Troy is $182,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,936. Median rent is $573/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Troy reports 642 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,818/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Troy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population906
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,641
Per Capita$21,401
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

B+
Home Value$182,100
Rent$573
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$415,936
Housing Units427
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent642/100K
Property1,818/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation1,904 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Troy was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.