1905 · First M.E. Church, West Franklin Street · Library of Congress
Troy’s story
Troy in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 15 places on the National Register.
TroyOH
A town of 26,842. Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
26,842
+5% since 2010
Typical home
$284K
+2.3% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
16,646
Balanced
What makes Troy stand out
The 3 things Troy does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Troy
Health
Healthier than 59%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 4 measures, worse on 0.
Outdoors
#122 most walkable in OH
3.8 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
8.7% of the town is conserved land.
1905 · First M.E. Church, West Franklin StreetHistory
15 historic places
15 places on the National Register
6 archive photos, postcards and papers.
1905
From the archive · today’s picture
121 years ago in Troy
Edwards School
Photo · Library of Congress. A different picture from Troy’s archive appears here every day.
See all 6 archive items →Troy’s report card
Now in Troy
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Weather
Forecast →54°
Clear
H 76° · L 55°
Local news
All →- Troy Christian Eagles Girls Volleyball (Troy, OH) ScheduleSports Illustrated · Sep 18
- Vandalia Butler vs Troy - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 09/08/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 8
- Fairborn vs Troy - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/07/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Troy. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Troy beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Troy | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 14.1% |
Kettering Health Troy
0.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
79th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
8.7% of Troy is conserved land
3.8 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves.
8.7%conserved
8.7%
conserved · 709 of 8,183 acres
3.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#179
most conserved land in OH
#122
most walkable in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hobart Urban Nature Preserve | 2 mi | 81 |
| 2. Treasure Island Park | 0.7 mi | 15 |
| 3. McKaig & Race Park | 0.3 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Troy
About one in 4 of Troy’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Dayton (7%), Piqua (5%) and Sidney (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
24%work in town
Where working residents work
In Troy24%
Dayton7%
Piqua5%
Sidney4%
Tipp City4%
16 mi
median commute distance
16,646
jobs based in Troy
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 66% of U.S. towns
Troy reports less crime per resident than 66% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Troy1.2
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Troy8.9
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
66th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
63rd
percentile among OH towns
34
violent crimes reported in 2025
242
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Troy has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring41–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Troy home is worth about $284K
The typical Troy home is worth about $284,000, up 2.3% in a year, 14% above the Ohio typical home.
$284KZillow home value
Typical home value
Troy$284K
Ohio$249K
Market temperature
12
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
36
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
26
paid flood claims since 1980
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
15 places in Troy on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Troy
26 notable people were born in Troy.
About Troy
City and county seat of Miami County, Ohio
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 26,305 at the 2020 census, making it Miami County's largest city and Ohio's 55th-largest. Troy lies along the Great Miami River about 19 miles (31 km) north of Dayton and is part of the Dayton metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 26,305
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- ZIP code
- 45373–45374, 45373, 45374
- Area code
- 937
Troy’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Troy.
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