Cove, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Cove is a small town in Utah with a population of 412. Residents earn $130,469 per year, which is 74% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
412 Population 28/sq mi density
$130,469 Median Income $29,278 per capita
$557,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,469 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$557,700 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $130,469
74% higher than US avg
Home Value $557,700
98% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.5%
20% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.7%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population412
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,469
Per Capita$29,278
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,088M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$557,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation5,003 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+89.0%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Libraries8

Is Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cove receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. 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 $130,469, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Cove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cove is $557,700, making it a premium housing market at 98% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Cove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches, including 62.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cove has a population of 412 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

412
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
30.3yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
14.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cove is $130,469, which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$130,469
74% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,278
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$79,613

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,556
County GDP$9,088M

Business (County)

Restaurants212
Healthcare504
Retail477
Manufacturing218

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Work from Home12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cove is $557,700, 98% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$557,700
98% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Rate0.60%
In Cove, 27.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.7%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.1%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.1%
Premature Death5,132/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access81.8%
Healthcare Facilities504

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Cove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.3 inches
47% below US avg
Snowfall62.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates41.9683°N, 111.7794°W
County FIPS49005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.5%
20% above US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score5.82
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area14.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities504
Restaurants212
Retail Stores477

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Work from Home12.0%

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