At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$30,788 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $107,520
Median Rent
$541/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.3% smoking rate
How Tovey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tovey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tovey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tovey residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,788. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tovey is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,520. Median rent is $541/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
10.9% of adults in Tovey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tovey has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population707
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density3,214/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$30,788
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$541
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$107,520
Housing Units270
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tovey was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.