City safety & data profile

TroyMO

Troy, MO is a 12K-resident city in Lincoln County with a median household income of $79,012.

Lincoln County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Troy, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Troy has a population larger than 10% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $226,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 90%
By size
$79,012
Median income
$226,500
Median home
13.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Troy

Troy posts a median household income higher than 48% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Troy area.

Top 52%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Troy

Where Troy income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,012 Bottom 48% higher than 48% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Troy, MO beyond the headline numbers

Troy sits inside Lincoln County, Missouri, at roughly 38.98°N, -90.98°W. Population 11,542, $79,012 median household income. Median home value $226,500, median rent $1,033. Poverty rate 13.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Troy's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.9%, then short sleep duration at 39.7%. 1 hospital in/around Troy, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Troy from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,542
Troy
Median Income
$79,012
+16% vs avg
Median Home Value
$226,500
Near average
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lincoln County) - Troy's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
63K+19%
Median Income
$89,278+69%
Median Home Value
$244,300+64%
Poverty Rate
10.2%-25%
Unemployment
3.7%-70%

Economics

Economics indicators for Troy, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
Poverty Rate
13.6% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.7%
Work From Home 12.5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 88.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.9%
Short Sleep Duration
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
33%
Physical Inactivity
29%
Frequent Mental Distress
19%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Current Smoking
17.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.3%
Current Asthma
10.9%
Diabetes
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.9%
Annual Checkup 76.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Troy, MO? ▼
Troy, MO has a population of 11,542 people, located in Lincoln County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Troy? ▼
The median household income in Troy, MO is $79,012 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
What is the median home value in Troy? ▼
The median home value in Troy, MO is $226,500. Median rent is $1,033/month.
What are the top health concerns in Troy? ▼
The top health indicators in Troy include Obesity (39.9%), Short Sleep Duration (39.7%), High Blood Pressure (33%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Troy? ▼
Troy has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Troy? ▼
The median age in Troy, MO is 35.2 years. 14.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Troy, MO is located in Lincoln County, Missouri. With a population of 12K and a $79,012 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Troy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Troy's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Troy area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Troy against Missouri peers on any ranking lens. Explore Missouri

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lincoln County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.