Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 11 min6:25 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 7 min7:23 am – 5:30 pm
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People5,448 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.22,047 householdsMedian household income $85,480Median home value $229,700Median rent $1,282 a month66% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,846 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate59% of adults are in the labour force, 2,387 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, transport, warehousing and utilities 10%, retail 10%Average commute 26 minutes85% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 3% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 93%, Spanish 7%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 96°F, lows 72°FColdest month January: highs 59°F, lows 34°F38 in of rain a year, on about 56 dayswettest month MaySnow is rare95 days above 90°F, 35 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Mcgregor station, 19 mi away
Nearby landmarksZaleski Lakelake · under a mileSteakley Damreservoir · 2.8 miWendland Farms Lakelake · 8.4 miSoil Conservation Service Site Twenty Seven Reservoirreservoir · 8.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMiller Parkpark · 7.7 miWilson Parkpark · 8.7 mi · 105 acresBelton Recreation Arearecreation area · 13.0 mi · 25,863 acresMother Neff State Parkstate park · 15.8 mi · 383 acresStillhouse Recreation Arearecreation area · 22.1 mi · 15,217 acresWaco Recreation Arearecreation area · 22.6 mi · 15,427 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateBell County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighHail Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality66% of days had good air in 2025241 of 365 days measured120 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 45, worst day 140main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Bell County monitors, TX
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription54% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone16% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Troyserves 4,367 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation583 ft178 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOlin E Teague Veterans Affairs Medical Center10.5 miPost officeTroy Post Office3.6 miTown hallTroy City Hall3.5 miPoliceTroy Police Department3.5 miFire stationTroy Volunteer Fire Department3.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
