Troy, ID

Troy, Idaho

Troy, Idaho, in Latah county, is 70 miles SE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 268 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 798 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 68% of adults are married. Troy is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Troy is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $42,031. Significantly, more adults in Troy have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Idaho.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Troy.

Troy Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Troy, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Troy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Troy, ID

Comparing Troy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Troy Almanac

Troy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Troy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Troy High Schools (2004)

TROY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
101 SOUTH MAIN STREET
208-835-2361
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 159 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Troy Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

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