Troy, Illinois
City · Population 11,810 · #201 in Illinois
close-knit town🌐 troy-il.uscitysearch.com
About Troy
Troy is a close-knit town in southwestern Illinois counting 11,810 people who proudly call it home.
Troy holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,893 residents per square mile.
📰 Troy News Today
- 8532 Country Ln, Troy, IL 62294 realtor.com · Aug 13
- Three charged after deadly house explosion near Troy, Illinois FOX 2 · May 30
- Complete Smile Transformations at Troy Family Dental First Alert 4 · Aug 14
- Investigations underway after house fire, explosions in Troy, Illinois KFVS12 · Apr 6
- Family charged in Troy, Illinois, home explosion that left 3 dead KSDK · May 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Troy Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Troy — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,810.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Troy
- Alfonso's Pizzeria — pizza
- Cracker Barrel — american
- El Potro — mexican
- Fire-N-Smoke
- Palenque Margaritas & Grill — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Post Bar & Grill
- Terra Sur — mexican
- Time Out Bar & Grill — american
- Troy Family Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tri Township Animal Habitat · Zoo
- Tri-Township Activity Center · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Troy
- Plummer Family Park reviews ★
- Edwardsville Sportsman's Club reviews ★
- Meadow Drive Park reviews ★
- Spencer Memorial Park reviews ★
- Tri-Township Park reviews ★
- U.S. Senator Paul Simon Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Troy
- C A Henning School
- Center for Educ Opp
- Silver Creek Elementary
- Triad High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)11,810
Rank in state#201 of 1,294
Land area6.24 sq mi
Density1,893/sq mi
Coordinates38.7262, -89.8935