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Covington, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,112
Population
2,146/sq mi density
$54,962
Median Income
$30,905 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$220,313 Zillow
$841
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
336
Violent Crime/100K
2,122 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,962 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Covington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").