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Tovey, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
707 Population 3,214/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $30,788 per capita
$78,200 Home Value $107,520 Zillow
$541 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $541/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tovey, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$30,788 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
72% below
Zillow: $107,520
Median Rent
$541/mo
53% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
108%
Home Value
28%
Rent
47%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tovey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 1.4% (61% 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.

Safety & Crime

Tovey reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 751/100K.

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population707
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density3,214/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$30,788
Unemployment1.4%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property751/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.