Troy Township soybean fields on Fox Road, 2015
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Troy TownshipRichland County, OH
A town of 7,113.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
7,113
2025 Census estimate · −0% since 2020
Median home value
$207K
Census ACS
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
42.0
years
Jobs based here
1,826
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#817 of 987 in OH
Is Troy Township a good place to live?
Troy Township grades C overall, 817th of 987 graded towns in Ohio, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools rank ahead of 81% of Ohio towns and natural-hazard risk is low. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 70% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $207K, 3.5 years of the Mansfield metro’s $60K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 89% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Lexington Park, at 69 acres.
What makes Troy Township stand out
Where Troy Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
89% of working residents leave Troy Township for work
Where Troy Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,826jobs based in Troy Township
11%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Troy Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Troy Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.8 of 20; 5.7% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →HealthAvita Ontario 6.1 miles awayCOpen →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors8 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC+Open →HistoryBOpen →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Troy Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Troy Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLexington Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Troy Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Richland County Board of ElectionsRichland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP codes44904, 44903, 4490644904 91% · 44903 8% · 44906 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Troy Township.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Troy Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Troy Township.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
3
paid flood claims since 1987
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
For schools, Troy Township earns an A−
Its public schools are run by the Lexington Local school district. Three of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Lexington High School, with 631 students.
81%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 4–8 | Grades 4–8 | 504 | A− |
| Lexington High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 631 | B+ |
| Central Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades 1–4 | Grades 1–4 | 335 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsC+
Conserved land covers 0.6% of Troy Township
Troy Township sits below both the Ohio town median (3.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%) on this measure. 7.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
#359for trails in OH
| Troy Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
0.6%
conserved · 94 of 14,972 acres
7.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lexington Park | — | 69 |
| 2. Bicentennial Park | — | 19 |
| 3. Lakewood Tennis Club | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Most of Troy Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Troy Township for work: only 11% work in town. Since 2013, Troy Township has lost 260 jobs, to 1,826 in 2023. At $62,000, Troy Township’s median household income is where Ohio’s towns sit at $75,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
11%work in town
| Troy Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Troy Township11%
Mansfield25%
Lexington12%
Ontario7%
Columbus7%
10 mi
median commute distance
1,826
jobs based in Troy Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 11% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
For health, Troy Township earns a C
14% of adults binge drink in Troy Township. Troy Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 15% of adults have diabetes in Troy Township.
30%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Troy Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Troy Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 7.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 8% |
Avita Ontario
6.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
41st
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Troy Township
Troy Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Troy Township’s July high is 83°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring38–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Ohio overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). 16% of Troy Township residents are 65 or older. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
42median age · OH 39.7
| Troy Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 42 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Troy TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college21%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.2 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Troy Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.5% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.3% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.5% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.7% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.7% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Nearby attractions
All 54 attractions →Ohio State Reformatory and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Troy Township. Close and well known come first.
9 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
12 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park
28 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
6 mi GardenKingwood Center
7 mi MuseumMansfield Memorial Museum
9 mi MuseumBibleWalkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kingwood Center: Mar07 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mansfield Memorial Museum: Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · BibleWalk: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Troy Township
18pages on Troy Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Troy Township
Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusUniversity or college · Public · Mansfield8 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionNorth Central State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mansfield8.1 mi$4,624 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Troy Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Troy Township
Township in Ohio, US
Troy Township is one of the eighteen townships of Richland County, Ohio, United States. It is a part of the Mansfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2020 census found 7,116 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
Troy Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Troy Township.
Mansfield next door grades lower for schools (C+ to Troy Township’s A−) and higher for cost of living (B+ to C).
Washington TownshipTroy TownshipMansfieldSpringfield TownshipPerry TownshipLexingtonTroy Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Township | #817 | C | C | — | A− | C |
| Washington Township | #469 | B | B | — | B+ | C− |
| Troy Township | — | — | B− | — | A− | C |
| Mansfield | #949 | D | B+ | C− | C+ | D− |
| Springfield Township | #663 | C+ | C | — | A | D |
| Perry Township | — | — | B− | — | B+ | C+ |
| Lexington | #897 | C− | C | — | A− | C− |
Troy Township and Perry Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Troy Township, Washington Township, Troy Township, Springfield Township, Perry Township and Lexington report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Troy Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Troy Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Troy Township, OH a good place to live?
Troy Township grades C overall, better than 30% of U.S. towns and #817 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C for health and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Troy Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.