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Troy, Ohio

       
Total population 22,331 Average January/July temperatures 25.6° / 73.4°
Median home price $ 112,750 Annual Precipitation 35.17 in. /yr.
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Troy, Ohio

Troy is known for its Strawberry Festival, which draws about 250,000 visitors annually.

Climate
Troy experiences temperate, four-season weather.
Cultural Attractions
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is a historic English Tudor/Renaissance home, with art exhibits, musical performances, and creative workshops.
Economy
The Miami Valley region has a technology-driven economy.
Historical
The Miami County Courthouse, which still serves Troy, was completed in 1888.
Recreation
The Bruckner Nature Center features 165 acres of farmland, with herb gardens, wildlife displays, and six miles of hiking trails.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 33.94 ° / 17.24 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.78 ° / 61.94 °
Precipitation (?) 35.17 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 65
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 212
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 112,750
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $39964.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $40733
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.56 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 21
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 9
Number of museums within the county (?) 9
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 22,331
Population density (?) 2,335 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 45.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,820 people
Education (?) 20 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 5
Number of clinics within the county (?) 8
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 40
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