Living in Troy, Lincoln County: What to Know Before You Move

Troy is the county seat of Lincoln County, Missouri, and its largest city, with a population of roughly 12,700. It's an exurb of St. Louis, and Lincoln County as a whole has been one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with the population climbing from about 59,600 in 2020 to an estimated 66,700 today. For buyers looking further out from the St. Louis core, Troy offers small-town scale with steady growth around it.

A Historic County Seat

Troy was incorporated in 1819, and Lincoln County itself was founded in 1818, named after Revolutionary War general Benjamin Lincoln. The Lincoln County Courthouse sits in Troy, and the downtown historic district still reflects the city's 19th-century roots.

Schools in Troy

Troy is served by the Lincoln County R-III School District, one of the larger districts in the region with more than 7,000 students across 14 schools, spanning Troy, Hawk Point, and Moscow Mills. Troy Buchanan High School, part of the district, reports a graduation rate around 92%. The district also runs the Powell Memorial Library, which doubles as Troy's public library.

Health Care and Outdoor Access

Mercy Hospital Lincoln serves the area, along with several regional clinics. For outdoor recreation, Cuivre River State Park — one of Missouri's largest state parks — sits just a few miles northeast of Troy, offering hiking, fishing, and camping without a long drive.

What This Means for Buyers

Troy tends to suit buyers looking for more space and a lower cost of entry than the denser suburbs closer to St. Louis, while still getting a full-service school district and hospital access locally. Given the county's growth rate, homes here have also historically appreciated steadily as more buyers look further from the metro core for value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to live in Troy, Missouri?
Troy is a small, historic county seat with steady growth around it, offering a lower cost of entry than closer-in St. Louis suburbs while still providing a full school district, hospital access, and nearby state park recreation.

What school district serves Troy, MO?
Troy is served by the Lincoln County R-III School District, which includes Troy Buchanan High School and covers Troy, Hawk Point, and Moscow Mills.

Is Lincoln County, Missouri growing?
Yes — Lincoln County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Missouri, with population increasing from about 59,600 in 2020 to an estimated 66,700 today.

What is there to do near Troy, Missouri?
Cuivre River State Park, a few miles northeast of Troy, is one of Missouri's largest state parks and offers hiking, fishing, and camping close to town.

The team at Kammeier Property Group works with buyers looking at Troy and greater Lincoln County regularly, and can walk through current listings and what different parts of the county actually offer.

Considering a move to Troy or Lincoln County? Reach out to Kammeier Property Group for current listings and local guidance.