Page Contents for Troy, Montana

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Economy

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Montana state capital is Helena.
The population of Troy is approximately 963 (2009), 938 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 469 (2000), 454 (2010).
The amount of land area in Troy is 1.417 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Troy is 0.8 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Troy to Washington DC is 2157 miles.
The distance to the Montana state capital is 229 miles. (as the crow flies)
Troy is positioned 48.46 degrees north of the equator and 115.88 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Troy elevation is 1,888 feet above sea level.
Troy per capita income is $ 15,194 (2008).
Troy median income is $ 26,276 (2008).
The Troy median home price is $ 109,754 (2008).

Location

in northwest Montana about 89 miles from Spokane, Washington. Other nearby communities include Libby and Heron - both in Montana and Moyie Springs, East Hope, Hope, Bonners Ferry, Clark Fork and Kootenai - all just across the border in Idaho.
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Weather

season with cold winters and mild summers.
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History & History Related Items

There are several stories as to how the city was named. All versions may be found on the history page below. One story says it was named for the Troy weight system that was used to weigh silver and gold.

Due to the untamed area, no one really came here until gold was discovered in the mid 1860s. But until the railroad arrived in the 1890s, the town did not blossom. In 1910, forest fires raged in the area, almost burning the town, but the winds changed and they were saved!

Here is a history page for Troy.
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The founding of Troy

1892

Attractions

Kootenai Falls
located next to US Highway 2 between Libby and Troy, the main falls drops 30 feet. A swinging bridge is also at the site.

Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana and northeast Idaho on the Canadian border.
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Economy & Industry

The largest industries are mining, education, retail and tourism
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Troy City Government

City of Troy
301 E. Kootenai
Troy, MT 59935
Phone: 506-295-4151

Troy Chamber

Troy, Montana Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 3005
Troy, MT 59935
Phone: 406-295-1064

Troy Organizations

Troy, Montana Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 3005
Troy, MT 59935
Phone: 406-295-1064

Troy Schools

Troy Public Schools
236 Spokane Avenue
Troy, MT 59935
Phone: 406-295-4606

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W.F. Morrison Elementary School
501 E. Kalispell
Troy, MT 59935
Phone: 406-295-4321 Troy

Miscellany

The population of Troy was:
1990 - 953
2000 - 957
2009 - 963

Population Density:
2000 - 1,262 persons per square mile Median Age:
2000 - 41 years

Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 409
2000 - 469

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Median household income:
2000 - $ 19,635
2008 - $ 26,276

Per capita income:
2000 - $ 10,620
2008 - $ 15,194

Median house value:
2000 - $ 56,400
2008 - $ 109,754

Troy is located in the Mountain Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.