Troy, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
193 Population 210/sq mi density
$89,313 Median Income $41,466 per capita
$178,900 Home Value $320,936 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Troy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation772 ft (235 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates44.9111°N, 72.4016°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrleans County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Kingdom International (EFK)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 98.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 112 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 116 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 140 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 80 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 123 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 130 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 129 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 116 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 91 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 117 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 112 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 119 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 123 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 106 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 88 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 133 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 137 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 110 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 147 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 63 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 32 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 41 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 31 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 29 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 13, 1966 EF1 82 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 18 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF1 1 km 0
Jul 18, 1961 EF1 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in

Troy has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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