Covington, IN

Indiana · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
3,112 Population
$54,962 Median Income
$162,100 Home Value
$841 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
42.5 yrs Median Age
18.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Education

People

Population3,112
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,146/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91.5%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$54,962
Per Capita Income$30,905
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty Rate10.3%
County GDP$638M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$162,100
Zillow Value$220,313
Median Rent$841
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,096

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Depression27.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul24° / 73°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow23 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.01
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Work From Home9.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,962
Home Value$162,100
Median Rent$841
Poverty Rate10.3%
Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
Unemployment2.4%
Avg Temperature50.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,112
Population Density2,146 per sq mi
Median Age42.5 years
Male50.0%
Female50.0%
Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.5% Black 1.4% Hispanic 0.6% Other 6.5%
White91.5%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.5%

Language

English Only92.1%
Spanish Speakers7.9%
English 92.1% Spanish 7.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.4%
Health Insurance93.8%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$54,962
Per Capita Income$30,905
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$891
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,277

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate10.3%
Total Establishments (County)370
County GDP$638M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation31
Healthcare Facilities22
Retail Stores62
Manufacturing24
Total Establishments370

Industry Mix

Restaurants 31 Healthcare 22 Retail 62 Manufacturing 24

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,277
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,500

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.3 min
Work From Home9.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$162,100
Zillow Home Value Index$220,313

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.1%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$841

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedroom$1,096
3 Bedroom$1,391
4 Bedroom$1,590

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,500
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.54%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.8%
Regular Checkup77.6%
Premature Death Rate10,687 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access51.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)22
Restaurants (County)31

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

24°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.1 in
Annual Snowfall23.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density2,146 per sq mi
Latitude40.1415°
Longitude-87.3906°
County FIPS18045

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.1%
D 19.1%

Republican +60 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
High School+94.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density2,146 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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