What are the schools like in Tovey, IL?

School district data for Tovey is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Tovey?

The median household income in Tovey, IL is $84,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Tovey, IL?

Tovey has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

Tovey, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tovey, IL affordable or expensive?

Tovey's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tovey is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $67,800 and the median rent is $531 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tovey, IL?

Tovey has a violent crime rate of 74.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 563.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tovey, IL a Good Place to Live?

Tovey is a small town of 630 in Illinois, with a median household income of $84,500 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Tovey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tovey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tovey city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.2

Tovey's overall cost of living index is 86.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tovey costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tovey, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$531	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tovey's violent crime rate is 74.3 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.3 /100k

Property Crime

563.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Tovey, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tovey sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tovey, IL
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Tovey, IL	National Avg
Population	630	—
Median Age	26.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.6%	22.2%
65 and over	5.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bulpitt, IL 1 mi Kincaid, IL 2 mi Jeisyville, IL 2 mi Langleyville, IL 5 mi Edinburg, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Tovey

Tovey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62570

Tovey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tovey, IL affordable or expensive?

Tovey's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tovey roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $67,800 and median rent is $531/month.

What is the crime rate in Tovey, IL?

Tovey's violent crime rate is 74.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 563.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tovey?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Tovey, IL a good place to live?

Tovey, IL has a population of 630, a median household income of $84,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tovey?

Tovey averages 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tovey?

Tovey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62570.

What is the population of Tovey?

The population of Tovey, Illinois is 630 with a median age of 26.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tovey?

Key numbers for living in Tovey: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $67,800, median household income $84,500, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tovey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.