Illinois
Tovey is a small town in Illinois with a population of 707. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tovey receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Tovey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tovey is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Tovey is $78,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $541 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Tovey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 80.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.7% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,250 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,788 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,828 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,970M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.24% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $78,200 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $541 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.24% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5883°N, 89.4486°W |
| County FIPS | 17021 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 3,214/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |