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Troy, IL

Troy is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,960 at the 2020 census, up from 9,888 in 2010. Troy is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its namesake in Lincoln County, Missouri, is also part of this MSA, making it (along with the two O'Fallons in Illinois and Missouri) one of the few pairs of like-named municipalities to be part of the same MSA.

Troy is located in south-central Madison County at 38°43′45″N 89°53′30″W (38.729236, -89.891733).  It is bordered to the west by Maryville and to the northwest by Glen Carbon.

Interstates 55 and 70 pass through the west side of Troy, with access from exits 17 and 18. The highways together lead southwest 20 miles (32 km) to St. Louis while diverging just north of Troy: I-55 leads north 75 miles (121 km) to Springfield, the state capital, while I-70 leads east 50 miles (80 km) to Vandalia. U.S. Route 40 passes through the south side of Troy, joining I-55 and I-70 at the western edge of the city and leading east 11 miles (18 km) to Highland. Illinois Route 162 passes through the center of Troy as Center Street, Market Street, and Edwardsville Road, leading east 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to US 40 and west 4 miles (6 km) to the north part of Maryville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Troy has a total area of 5.67 square miles (14.69 km²), of which 5.62 square miles (14.56 km²) are land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²), or 0.92%, is water. Most of the city drains eastward into tributaries of Silver Creek, a south-flowing tributary of the Kaskaskia River. The westernmost part of the city drains to Canteen Creek, which flows southwest to the Mississippi River valley at East St. Louis.

Troy was platted in 1819. It was incorporated as a town on February 18, 1857, and as a city in 1892.

At the 2000 census, there were 8,524 people in 3,100 households, including 2,356 families, in the city. The population density was 2,037.6 inhabitants per square mile (786.7/km²). There were 3,201 housing units at an average density of 765.2 per square mile (295.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.48% White, 1.48% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49%.

Health and wellness take precedence in Troy, with Anderson Hospital serving as a cornerstone for comprehensive healthcare services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Troy Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Revive It Fitness and American Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Troy, such as the Arches Rail Trail and the Benld-Gillespie Bike Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Troy, IL are Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Saint Louis Zoo, and Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle.

Population: 11,209 (2023). ZIP code: 62294. Area code: 618. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Area: 5.67 sq mi (14.69 km²).

FAQs

Is Troy, IL a good place to live?

Troy is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Troy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Troy and residents tend to lean conservative.

Who founded Troy, IL?

In 1819, ten acres of land in southern IL became the future city of Troy. Settler John Jarvis sold the ten acres for $10 per acre to James Riggen and David Hendershott. The community formerly known as Columbia was then mapped out, surveyed, and renamed Troy by James Riggen. Within a year, the village was populated by 120 people and began a growth that hasn't stopped since.

Is Troy, IL expensive?

Troy is 10% less expensive than the national average and 11% less expensive to live in than the average city in Illinois. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Troy are more affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Troy are as affordable as average in the United States. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Troy

Anderson Hospital 

Troy Parks and Recreation Department 

Revive It Fitness 

American Fitness

Arches Rail Trail 

Benld-Gillespie Bike Trail

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Saint Louis Zoo

Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

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