The Town FilesTroy, Kansas
City in Doniphan County · population 964 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,100
- Household income
- $52,232
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 48.3
Troy is a city of 964 people in Doniphan County, Kansas. The median home is worth $108,100, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Kansas towns, quieter than 83% of Kansas towns, better for cycling than 83% of Kansas towns.
How Troy ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Troy is worth $108,100, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $52,232, which is more affordable than 52% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $752 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Troy | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,100 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $752 | $815 |
| Median household income | $52,232 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Troy
| People | Troy | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Troy
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 36.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.1 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Troy since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 26, 1984 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 22, 1986.
Severe weather in Doniphan County since 1996
Doniphan County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4824: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Doniphan County
Doniphan County had 2,764 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,466 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Troy itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Troy
2 public schools with 327 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Elem | PK-5 | 168 | 15.3 |
| Troy High and Middle School | 6-12 | 159 | 14.5 |
Towns near Troy
- Wathena, KS9.0 mi · 1,246 people · home $161,800
- Highland, KS10.5 mi · 903 people · home $114,400
- Elwood, KS10.9 mi · 1,125 people · home $88,000
- Oregon, MO14.1 mi · 837 people · home $122,400
- St. Joseph, MO14.6 mi · 72,473 people · home $154,200
- Country Club, MO15.0 mi · 2,487 people · home $205,000
- Atchison, KS15.5 mi · 10,885 people · home $129,700
- Savannah, MO17.7 mi · 5,069 people · home $161,500
Troy questions
Is Troy, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Troy scores better for retirees than 74% of Kansas towns and quieter than 83%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Troy?
The median owner-occupied home in Troy is valued at $108,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,232, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $752 a month.
What is the weather like in Troy?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.8 inches of precipitation a year and 21.1 inches of snow.
Does Troy get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Troy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 26, 1984. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)