Swedish Lutheran Church of Strandburg · National Register of Historic Places
Troy Township’s story
146 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Troy Township is settled
Troy TownshipSD
A town of 56, settled in 1880.
5 bordering townsMap →
Swedish Lutheran Church of Strandburg · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0
Population
56
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$311K
Census ACS
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
54.1
years
Is Troy Township a good place to live?
Troy Township’s median age is 54.1 years, above both South Dakota’s towns (39.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Troy Township. Swedish Lutheran Church of Strandburg is on the National Register of Historic Places. Troy Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
56 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
StrandburgStockholm TownshipRome TownshipWaverly TownshipGeorgia TownshipTroy Township
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.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGrant-Roberts Rural Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Troy Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personSouth Dakota has no online registration; you can register in person until 15 days before Election Day or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrant County AuditorGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code5726557265 100%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.
Climate
In Troy Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Troy Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Troy Township’s January low is 4°F, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 9°F and U.S. towns at 22°F.
61″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–24°
Spring32–52°
Summer57–78°
Fall35–55°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Troy Township is
Troy Township beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 28% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Troy Township.
| Troy Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 10% | 12% |
26 measures vs. South Dakota
1 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Troy Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.4% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 9.2% |
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
16.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Troy Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Troy Township
16pages on Troy Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Troy Township; the nearest are
Lake Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Watertown15.9 mi$6,718 in-state tuitionSisseton Wahpeton CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Sisseton39.6 mi$4,330 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Troy Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Troy Township
Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.
Troy is an unincorporated community in Grant County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Troy also has a population of 71 citizens.
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Questions about Troy Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Troy Township, SD a good place to live?
Troy Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.