Troy, MT

Troy, Montana

Troy, Montana, in Lincoln county, is 90 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 303 miles E of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 957 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 56% of adults are married. Troy is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Troy is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $26,691. In Troy, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Troy Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Troy compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Troy, 80% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Troy; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Troy, MT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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)

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 High Schools (2004)

TROY HIGH SCHOOL
116 EAST MISSOULA
406-295-4520
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 199 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Troy Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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