Covington, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
2,573 Population
$51,157 Median Income
$162,200 Home Value
$625 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
38 Violent Crime / 100K
46.8 yrs Median Age
13.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.8
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population2,573
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,878/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 97.3%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$51,157
Per Capita Income$31,964
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty Rate5.7%
County GDP$6,178M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$162,200
Zillow Value$231,839
Median Rent$625
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Depression28.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime38/100K
Property Crime1,228/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul28° / 74°
Rain41 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Work From Home8.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$51,157
Home Value$162,200
Median Rent$625
Poverty Rate5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
Unemployment3.1%
Violent Crime38.4 /100K
Avg Temperature52.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,573
Population Density1,878 per sq mi
Median Age46.8 years
Male44.0%
Female56.0%
Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 97.3% Black 1.2% Hispanic 0.7% Other 0.8%
White97.3%
Black or African American1.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.8%

Language

English Only98.2%
Spanish Speakers1.8%
English 98.2% Spanish 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.4%
Health Insurance98.4%

Income

32% below avg
Median Household Income$51,157
Per Capita Income$31,964
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,062
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,274

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Poverty Rate5.7%
Total Establishments (County)2,606
County GDP$6,178M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation206
Healthcare Facilities207
Retail Stores294
Manufacturing191
Total Establishments2,606

Industry Mix

Restaurants 206 Healthcare 207 Retail 294 Manufacturing 191

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,274
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,652

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.1 min
Work From Home8.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$162,200
Zillow Home Value Index$231,839

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$169,900
Price Per Sq Ft$197
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.6%
Price Drops25.0%
Active Inventory8

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.2%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$625

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,652
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.87%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.4%
Regular Checkup75.9%
Premature Death Rate8,584 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)207
Restaurants (County)206

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime38.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape38.4 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,227.9 /100K
Burglary268.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft959.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

28°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.7 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,878 per sq mi
Latitude40.1170°
Longitude-84.3507°
County FIPS39109

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.1%
D 27%

Republican +45.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
High School+89.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,878 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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