At a Glance
Median Income
$51,157
$31,964 per capita
Home Value
$162,200
Zillow: $231,839
Median Rent
$625/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
371/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Covington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Covington residents earn a median household income of $51,157 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,964. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,606 business establishments, including 206 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $162,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,839. Median rent is $625/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 371/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,573
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,878/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,157
Per Capita$31,964
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$6,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,200
Rent$625
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$231,839
Housing Units1,140
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property371/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary37/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation934 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Covington was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 206 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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