Cove, OR

Oregon

Cove is a small town in Oregon with a population of 638. Residents earn $67,813 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
638 Population 798/sq mi density
$67,813 Median Income $98,317 per capita
$243,800 Home Value $469,699 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$243,800 home value, $1,175/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

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

638
Total Population
798
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cove vs U.S. Average

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: Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

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

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,047
County GDP$1,340M

Business (County)

Restaurants70
Healthcare79
Retail106
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,701
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

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 Value Sources

Ownership Split

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

Owner-Occupied76.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,701
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.52%
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

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma12.4%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.2%
Checkup Rate70.4%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access84.6%
Healthcare Facilities79

Crime Rates: Cove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

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 Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.8 inches
61% below US avg
Snowfall16.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,914 ft (888 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density798/sq mi
Coordinates45.2964°N, 117.8102°W
County FIPS41061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 40.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.3%
10% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density798/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities79
Restaurants70
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Work from Home8.1%

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