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Troy, KS


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Troy, Kansas

Troy, Kansas, in Doniphan county, is 13 miles W of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 54 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 1,054 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 61% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Troy without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $37,039.

Troy Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Troy compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Troy, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Troy Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Troy, KS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built33
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