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Troy

A township of 254 people in Newaygo County, Michigan
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Conserved land66%15,234 of 23,038 acres
Trails54 mi1.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Troy

Township in Michigan, United States
254Population
36.3 sq miArea
843 ftElevation

Troy Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 254 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Troy

Work & commute in Troy

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Most working residents leave Troy for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Big Rapids (17%), Pleasant Plains (6%) and Muskegon (4%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Big Rapids
17%
Pleasant Plains
6%
Muskegon
4%
Denver
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Troy →

Health in Troy

A+

Health Grade A+

Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·14worse

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

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Gerber HospitalFremont · 21.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Care - Ashby Center Vision DepartmentBaldwin · 10.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49309, 49459 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Troy →

Natural hazards in Troy

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Troy →

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Troy has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Troy →

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Nearest: Walkerville Public/School LibraryWalkerville · 8.3 miles · 15 hrs a week
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