Troy, MO

Troy, Missouri

Troy, Missouri, in Lincoln county, is 22 miles NW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 44 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,737 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 55% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Troy without hitting a preschooler.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $46,818. In Troy, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Troy Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Troy, 95% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Troy.

Comparative Profile of Troy, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Troy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Troy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Troy Hospitals

LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Local)
1000 EAST CHERRY STREET
(636) 528-8551
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Troy

Troy High Schools (2004)

TROY BUCHANAN HIGH
1190 OLD CAP-AU-GRIS
636-528-4618
Serves 1,553 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

CAMP AVERY PARK CAMP
198 AVERY LN
636-528-8800
A Non-traditional School
Serves 27 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Troy Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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