In addition to many small businesses, a variety of industries, including trucking, food, plastic and textile manufacturers, plastic recycling companies, peanut and pecan-related industries and architectural millworks make their home in Pike County. Some of the more well-known companies in the area include Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky and Wiley Sanders Trucking. Theater productions by Troy State Univerity's Department of Speech and Drama are presented several times each year. Road theater productions, ballets, one-man shows and reviews are presented by the Troy Council on the Arts and Humanities. The Troy Recreation Department offers a wide variety of sports and recreational activities for people of all ages.
Pike County has three golf courses, one public and two private.
The county also offers an abundance of hunting and fishing opportunities. Activities for children include music, dancing, gymnastics and swimming. Troy also offers several organized sports programs in baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball and many others. From preschool to postgraduate, students of all ages can find a fertile environment for learning in Pike County. The county is home to dozens of nursery and preschools, two public school systems, a private high school and one of the state's top universities.