Tovey, Illinois

About Tovey

Set in the central part of Illinois, Tovey is a tiny community with an estimated population of 447.

Officially, Tovey is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,032 residents per square mile.

📰 Tovey News Today

• George F. Westenhaver Jr. Obituary (2026) - Tovey, IL - Masterson Funeral Home - Kincaid Legacy obituary · Jul 29
• Tammy Lynn "Turner" Austin Obituary (2026) - Tovey, IL - Masterson Funeral Home - Kincaid Legacy obituary · Mar 6
• Tovey, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
• Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information | Betty Jean Mathes gracelandfairlawn.com · Dec 31
• Robert Tovey Obituary (1947 - 2024) - Chicago, IL - Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16

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What Makes Tovey Unique

• The only place in America named Tovey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tovey

• Pheasant Run Access Area reviews ★

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