At a Glance
Median Income
$74,500
$33,782 per capita
Home Value
$85,500
Zillow: $101,116
Median Rent
$929/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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
3.1 / 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 $74,500 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,782. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,757 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $85,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,116. Median rent is $929/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Covington reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 375/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$33,782
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$3,896M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,500
Rent$929
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$101,116
Housing Units192
Rent Burden15.7%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property375/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault188/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,146 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Covington was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.