At a Glance
Home Value
$155,400
Zillow: $351,438
Median Rent
$986/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.4% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covington is $155,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,438. Median rent is $986/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
19.5% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covington has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population294
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$37,327
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
Home Value$155,400
Rent$986
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$351,438
Housing Units104
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Covington was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.