What are the schools like in Troy, KS?

Troy is served primarily by Troy Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Troy?

The median household income in Troy, KS is $50,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Troy, KS?

Troy has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.1 inches.

Troy, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Troy, KS affordable or expensive?

Troy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Troy is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,700 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Troy, KS?

Troy has a violent crime rate of 263.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 802.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Troy, KS a Good Place to Live?

Troy is a small town of 825 in Kansas, with a median household income of $50,833 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Troy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Troy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Troy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.8

Troy's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Troy costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Troy, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Troy's violent crime rate is 263.2 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

263.2 /100k

Property Crime

802.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Troy is served primarily by Troy Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Troy, KS	National Avg
School District	Troy Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Troy sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Troy, KS
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	36.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.1"

Demographics

Metric	Troy, KS	National Avg
Population	825	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bendena, KS 5 mi Severance, KS 8 mi Wathena, KS 9 mi Denton, KS 10 mi Highland, KS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Troy

Troy, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66087

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy, KS affordable or expensive?

Troy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Troy roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,700 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Troy, KS?

Troy's violent crime rate is 263.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 802.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Troy?

Public schools in Troy are operated by Troy Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Troy, KS a good place to live?

Troy, KS has a population of 825, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Troy?

Troy averages 36.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches with about 21.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Troy?

Troy, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66087.

What is the population of Troy?

The population of Troy, Kansas is 825 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Troy?

Key numbers for living in Troy: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $106,700, median household income $50,833, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Troy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.