Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Among 60 Idaho towns, just 1 have a higher average trip to work than Troy. Its National Register listings include Hotel Rietmann and Axel Bohman House. Troy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Troy beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 283 in 1900, 890 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1891 and a map from 1960 on.
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Troy, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Troy.
3.8% of Troy residents live below the poverty line, below both the Idaho town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Troy fell to 243 in 2023, 66 fewer than in 2013. 7.2% of working residents work locally in Troy.
| Troy | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.2% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Troy School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 185 | A+ |
| Troy Jr./Sr. High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 151 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Troy has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Troy’s July high is 84°F, against 89°F in Idaho’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Troy beats the Idaho average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of Troy adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 6 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Troy.
| Troy | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.6% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Troy | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 16.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.3% | 10.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Idaho average. Troy has grown 5.2% since 2020, to 925 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 38% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Idaho.
| Troy | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 25% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 25% | 25% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | 35.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 18% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.1 points. Across Idaho, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Troy | ID | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.8% | 11.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.5% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.8% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.4% | 26.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 29% | 24.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.5% | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.1% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
The typical Troy home is worth about $508,000, up 4.2% in a year, 6% above the Idaho typical home. Among 60 Idaho towns, just 6 have a higher share of households owning their home than Troy. Troy’s median rent is $993 a month.
| Troy | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $993 a month | $1,117 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Troy | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Troy. Close and well known come first.
18 mi Stadium & arenaMartin Stadium
20 mi National Historical ParkNez Perce National Historical Park344K visitors a year12 mi GardenUniversity of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical GardenMartin Stadium: Jdubman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nez Perce National Historical Park: NPS, Public domain
2 within 15 miles of the center of Troy
About 6 of every 100 Troy residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Idaho.
Where Troy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 places in Troy on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Idaho, United States
Troy is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. Located in the eastern part of the Palouse region, its population was 890 at the 2020 census.
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Troy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
