Median Income
$67,813
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$243,800
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
30.3%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,175
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.4%
89% lower than US avg
How Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population638
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$98,317
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,340M
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent$1,175
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$469,699
Health
Obesity34.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation2,914 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Libraries4
Is Cove a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cove receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Cove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cove is $67,813, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cove is $243,800, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Cove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Cove has a population of 638 with a density of 798 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 7.1% Hispanic.
Population
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
The median household income in Cove is $67,813, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,813 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $98,317 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,721 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,047 |
| County GDP | $1,340M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 79 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,701 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
The median home value in Cove is $243,800, 14% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,175 (1% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $469,699.
Home Values
| Census Median | $243,800 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $469,699 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 1% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,701 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
In Cove, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.7% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Cove vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 85.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,097/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
Crime Rates: Cove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Cove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 14.8 inches |
| 61% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,914 ft (888 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2964°N, 117.8102°W |
| County FIPS | 41061 |