Troy, Idaho USA
"A Great Place to Raise a Family"
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Centrally Located Troy Idaho... A Great Place to Raise a Family.

North 
1.5 hours north of Troy is Lake Coeur d' Alene, the Spokane Airport, and big city shopping.  A little further is world class snow skiing at Silver Mountain and Schweitzer Mountain resorts. 
South 
Lewis and Clark State College is 50 miles to the south of Troy.  The Clearwater and Snake Rivers run through this area.  Further south is the Salmon River which is famous for jet boat races, salmon fishing and amazing rafting  through Hells Canyon.
East 
Vast recreational wilderness lies to the east of Troy.  Hunting, fishing, hiking at Elk River Falls, motor boating at Dworshak Reservoir, snowmobiling and motor biking.  Timber is a major industry in the area.  
West 
2 major universities are west of Troy. The University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho (11 miles) and Washington State University, Pullman, Washington (25 miles).  Pullman is also home to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories which ranks #97 on the Best Companies to Work For List by FORTUNE® Magazine.

Public Facilities

A branch of the Latah County Library is located on Main Street.  The city park has a softball / t-ball field, a covered picnic area and several playground areas.  An ample parking lot allows bikers to hit the Latah Trail or play tennis at the park.  Troy's reader board keeps residents up-to-date on community events.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census Troy has 862 residents.  
School classes average about 25 students per class.
  
Link to City-Data.com for detailed information on Troy. 

Climate

Four-seasons climate.  Winters can be trying...many people have 4-wheelers to plow themselves out!  Most learn to enjoy the snow with snowmobiles.  Summers are very pleasant with temperatures ranging from 65 to 85 usually.  
Elevation 2,400 ft

Link to City-Data.com for detailed information on Troy.  

Industry

Farming, ranching and timber are major contributors to Troy's economy.  The town's support economy includes a bank, grocery store, medical clinic, several bar & grills, an espresso cafe and a traditional American cafe.  A local farm chemical company is stationed near downtown, there is a gas station and convenience store, an Internet gift and flower company, a coffee bean roaster, a children's resale clothing store, a flower shop, and several manufacturing businesses...a cedar fence post mill makes its home downtown Troy.   
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