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Covington, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County
Covington, IN
At a Glance
How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Covington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Covington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Covington residents earn a median household income of $54,962 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,905. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $162,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,313. Median rent is $841/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.