Troy Texas Map

About Troy, Texas

Troy is a locality in Bell County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,844. The population density is 218.0 people per km². Troy is located at 31.2068°N, 97.3028°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76501.

Troy unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of Central Texas, a landscape painted in broad strokes of sun-bleached prairie grasses and the deep green of live oaks clustered in occasional copses. It lies 7.9 miles north-north-east of Temple, TX (from Temple, TX: bearing 17°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-south-west of Bruceville-Eddy. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the sky stretches vast and uninterrupted, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the incandescent hues of sunset. Roads, often ribbon-like and straight, cut through fields that shift from the muted gold of ripening wheat to the verdant promise of young cotton, a testament to the land's enduring agricultural spirit. This corner of Bell County has a history rooted in the fertile soil and the drive of settlers who sought to cultivate it. The local economy, long anchored by agriculture, still sees the sway of grain silos and the hum of tractors, though the modern era has introduced a more diverse economic pulse. Troy’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where generations have worked the land and built a life from its bounty. The rhythm of everyday life is measured not by the frantic rush of larger cities, but by the steady turning of seasons and the enduring connections of its people.

About This Troy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Troy, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.206842, -97.302782. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Troy and Bell County.

Detailed location data for Troy includes the ZIP code (76579), telephone area code (254), county seat of Bell County (Belton), and school district assignment (Troy Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Troy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.