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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,214/sq mi
Coordinates39.5883°N, 89.4486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 85 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 100 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 72 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 141 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 92 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 149 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 113 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 148 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 146 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 134 km
May 17, 2022 6 km NNW of Mount Vernon, Illinois M2.5 142 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 567 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 28 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 20 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 42 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 35 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 35 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 37 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 71 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 31 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Tovey has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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