At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$17,907 per capita
Violent Crime
330/100K
2,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Troy a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 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 $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,907. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 304 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Troy reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,968/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Troy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troy has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$17,907
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$331M
Avg Weekly Wage$816
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$118,515
Housing Units65
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent330/100K
Property2,968/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,226/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation499 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Troy was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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