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A city of 17,716 people in Alabama
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Map of Troy: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0.8%137 of 18,060 acres
Trails0.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves58 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Troy

County seat and City in Alabama, United States
1838Established
17,727Population
28.3 sq miArea
541 ftElevation

Troy is a city in and the county seat of Pike County, Alabama, United States. It was formally incorporated on February 4, 1843. Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy sits was part of the colony of British West Florida. After 1783, the region fell under the jurisdiction of the newly created United States of America. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,727, down from 18,033 in 2010. The 2022 estimated population was 17,774. The City of Troy had previously been considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama. Troy is home to Troy University, the fourth-largest university in total enrollment in Alabama.

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Town numbers

ZIP code36079, 36081, 36082
Area code334
Living in Troy

Housing in Troy

$188K▼ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Troy home is worth about $188,000, down 1.5% in a year, 22% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Troy

D

Safety Grade D

Troy reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Troy 5.2
Alabama 3.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Troy 24.4
Alabama 15
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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41% of Troy’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Montgomery (11%), Dothan (4%) and Brundidge (2%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Montgomery
11%
Dothan
4%
Brundidge
2%
Enterprise
1%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Troy →

Health in Troy

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Alabama

8better than AL·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Troy Regional Medical CenterTroy · 2 mi · ER
Se Alabama Rural Health AssociatesTroy · 2.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Troy · CMS · HRSAHealth in Troy →

Natural hazards in Troy

35
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Troy →

Climate in Troy

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Troy has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 38°Winter
77° / 52°Spring
90° / 69°Summer
78° / 54°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Troy →

Schools in Troy

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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Troy’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictTroy CitySchools9

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.

Troy is a college town

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28%

of Troy’s residents are enrolled in college. Troy University has about 6,781 students on campus.

College Scorecard · IPEDSColleges in Troy →

Troy’s library

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Troy Public Library500 East Walnut Street · part of Troy Public Library
E-books43 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Troy Public Library →
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