Covington, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,112
Population
2,146/sq mi density
$54,962
Median Income
$30,905 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$230,870 Zillow
$841
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,962 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $841/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Covington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1415°N, 87.3906°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Fountain County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").