Covington, VA

Virginia · Covington city

Covington is a small city in Virginia with a population of 5,671. Residents earn $42,724 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,671 Population 1,037/sq mi density

$42,724 Median Income $24,067 per capita

$80,200 Home Value $153,868 Zillow

$822 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

93 Violent Crime/100K 2,159 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$42,724 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$80,200 home value, $822/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

93 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $42,724

43% lower than US avg

Home Value $80,200

72% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 93/100K

76% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.6%

72% lower than US avg

Median Rent $822

29% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.0%

28% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 20.6%

66% higher than US avg

How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,671

Median Age41.5 yrs

Density1,037/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 80%

Veterans6.2%

Economy

Median Income$42,724

Per Capita$24,067

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty20.6%

Commute15 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$80,200

Rent$822

Ownership71.4%

Zillow$153,868

Housing Units3,049

Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

Violent93/100K

Property2,159/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault37/100K

Burglary186/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%

Uninsured11.6%

Smoking20.8%

Depression27.3%

Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain39.5 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation1,323 ft (403 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.6%

High School+87.1%

Graduate+4.0%

School Score4.99

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%

Commute15 min

Broadband81.9%

EV Stations4

Libraries1

Is Covington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Covington receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Covington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Covington is $42,724, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Covington is $80,200, 72% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Covington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,159 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Covington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 10.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Covington has a population of 5,671 with a density of 1,037 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.8% female and 47.2% male. The city is predominantly White (80%), with 12.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,671

Total Population

1,037

People / sq mi

41.5yrs

Median Age

7% above US avg

5.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%

Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Covington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.6%

81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Covington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Covington is $42,724, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,067 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,114, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 293 business establishments, including 19 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Covington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$42,724
	43% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$24,067
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,114
IRS Avg AGI	$46,980
Gini Index	0.397 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	20.6%
	66% above US avg
Establishments (County)	293

Business (County)

Restaurants	19
Healthcare	13
Retail	37
Manufacturing	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,700
	51% below US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	15.4 min
Drive Alone	86.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Covington is $80,200, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,868, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $822 (29% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $778 for a one-bedroom to $914 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,049 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1950. The average annual property tax is $1,700 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$80,200
	72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$153,868

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$822
	29% below US avg
Rent Burden	28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$773
1 Bedroom	$778
2 Bedrooms	$914
3 Bedrooms	$1,259
4 Bedrooms	$1,358

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.4%
Owner-Occupied	71.4%
Renter-Occupied	28.6%
Housing Units	3,049
Median Year Built	1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,700
	51% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.12%

In Covington, 41.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.9% of residents, above the national average. 36.9% have high blood pressure. 20.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.5% report binge drinking. 31.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.7% experience frequent mental distress. 11.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,906. The dentist ratio is 1:1,893. 100.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Covington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.0%
	28% above US avg
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart Disease	6.9%
High Blood Pressure	36.9%
Asthma	12.0%
COPD	9.3%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.8%
	49% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.5%
Physical Inactivity	31.2%
Depression	27.3%
Mental Distress	21.7%
Physical Distress	16.7%
Short Sleep	37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.6%
Uninsured	11.6%
	35% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,906
Dentists	1:1,893
Mental Health	1:292
Checkup Rate	76.4%
Dental Visits	60.7%
Premature Death	15,933/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	100.0%
Healthcare Facilities	13

Covington has a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 37.2 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 55.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,159 per 100,000, 10% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,824, burglary at 186, vehicle theft at 149 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Covington receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Covington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	93.1/100K
	76% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	55.9/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	37.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,159.3/100K
	10% above US avg
Burglary	186.2/100K
Theft	1,824.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	148.9/100K
Arson	18.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	482
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Covington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,323 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,323 ft (403 m)
Area	5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density	1,037/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7811°N, 79.9854°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Covington city County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 10.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.9 / 100
Community Resilience	95.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	142 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	26 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	122 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	121 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	142 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	72 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	68 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	128 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	59 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	138 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	108 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	118 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	143 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	132 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	86 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	95 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	94 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	135 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	147 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	235 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	91 km	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	96 km	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	71 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	62 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	60 km	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	71 km	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	46 km	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	68 km	2
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	97 km	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	55 km	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	43 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	54 km	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	80 km	0
Jul 12, 1964	EF2	100 km	0
Nov 29, 1963	EF2	89 km	0
May 17, 1953	EF2	65 km	0
Sep 27, 2024	EF1	65 km	0
May 26, 2024	EF1	57 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	31 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	16 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	52 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	71 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	24 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	21 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	66 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	66 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	97 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	97 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	75 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	25 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	46 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,569	42 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	20 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	50 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	35 km
2006	PEAVINE COMPLEX	2,950	59 km
2018	LOCKRIDGE RX	2,473	42 km
2024	RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX	2,469	70 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in

Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.9").

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Covington is located in Covington city County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.3% of the vote, a 33.3-point margin. 81.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 13 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%

D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 33.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	482
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.6%
	72% below US avg
High School+	87.1%
Graduate Degree+	4.0%
School Test Score	4.99

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,037/sq mi
Total Area	5.7 sq mi
County	Covington city County

Services

Broadband Access	81.9%
Avg Download Speed	141.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	7.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	13
Restaurants	19
Retail Stores	37

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	15.4 min
Drive Alone	86.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.6%

Average costs for common services in Covington. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$253 ($152–$404)
Specialist Visit	$354 ($202–$556)
Urgent Care Visit	$202 ($101–$354)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,224 ($809–$5,055)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$202)
Dental Filling	$253 ($152–$404)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($51–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$303 ($152–$506)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$607 ($404–$1,011)
Battery Replacement	$202 ($101–$354)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($61–$152)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($51–$142)
HVAC Repair	$404 ($152–$809)
HVAC System Install	$7,077 ($4,044–$12,132)
Roof Repair	$1,011 ($404–$2,022)
Roof Replacement	$9,099 ($5,561–$15,165)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,517 ($506–$3,539)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,165 ($5,055–$30,330)
DUI Defense	$5,055 ($2,022–$10,110)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,517 ($809–$3,033)
Will Preparation	$506 ($202–$1,011)
Trust Preparation	$2,528 ($1,011–$5,055)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$152 ($76–$253)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$66)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($51–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.15 ($3.03–$5.56)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.54 ($2.53–$5.06)
Loaf of Bread	$3.84 ($2.53–$5.56)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.55 ($3.03–$6.57)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.56 ($4.04–$7.58)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.61–$1.82)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$142 ($81–$253)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$152)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$66 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($51–$152)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$202 ($76–$506)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,022 ($1,213–$3,539)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.09–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$253)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,213 ($607–$2,528)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,011 ($506–$2,022)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$404 ($202–$708)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,011 ($404–$2,528)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,638 ($5,055–$30,330)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($51–$202)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$303 ($152–$506)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$202 ($101–$404)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$625
Toddler	$498
Preschool	$498
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$403
Toddler	$346
Preschool	$346

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Covington city

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	549	40	$29,426	1.47
Other Services	115	22	$24,411	1.02
Finance & Insurance	89	14	$66,873	0.59
Administrative & Waste Services	67	7	$50,378	0.31
Professional & Technical Services	43	16	$49,703	0.17
Information & Technology	34	7	$40,460	0.49
Real Estate	26	8	$49,004	0.45
Unclassified	8	2	$24,581	1.54

Schools in Covington

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
ALLEGHANY HIGH	High	579	50	11.6:1
Mountain View Elementary	Elementary	446	36	12.4:1
Callaghan Elementary	Elementary	268	17	15.8:1

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Radio Stations near Covington

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Covington

26 campgrounds found near Covington.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
BLUE BEND REC AREA	5.0/5	23	$20–$50
BLUE MEADOW	5.0/5	18	$75
CALDWELL FIELDS GROUP CAMPGROUND	5.0/5	2	$35
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP	5.0/5	1	Free
Summit Lake Campground	5.0/5	34	$15–$50
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin	4.9/5	1	$75
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP	4.7/5	40	$20–$40
HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP	4.6/5	1	Free
CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA	4.4/5	1	$35
LAKE SHERWOOD	4.3/5	107	$20–$100
PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	141	$30
STEEL BRIDGE CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	3	Free
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER	4.0/5	1	$25
MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	55	$18–$65
BOLAR MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA	3.8/5	124	Free
MCCLINTIC POINT	3.3/5	23	$12–$85
COLES POINT	2.0/5	2	$85
Blowing Springs	—	1	Free
Cranberry Mountain Nature Center Group Picnic Shelter	—	1	$50
Day Run Campground	—	12	$15
Day Run Campground	—	—	Free
Fenwick Mines Pavilion	—	1	$25
Hidden Valley Campground	—	1	$15
North Creek	—	1	$15–$30
Pocahontas Campground	—	8	$8
Pocahontas Campground	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Covington

19 national parks and monuments found near Covington.

Park	Type	Fee
Babcock State Park	State Park	Free
Beartown State Park	State Park	Free
Bluestone Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Bluestone National Scenic River	National Scenic River	Free
Bluestone State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington National Monument	National Monument	Free
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park	State Park	Free
Claytor Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Douthat State Park	State Park	Free
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Fairy Stone State Park	State Park	Free
Holly River State Park	State Park	Free
Moncove Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
New River Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park	State Park	Free
Smith Mountain Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Watoga State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Covington

361+ trails found near Covington.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
FORK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	20.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	19.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	18.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN TRAIL #611	17.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POCAHONTAS TRAIL	17.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	14.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDDLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL #608	13.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	12.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	11.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN	10.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KENNISON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL CREEK TRAIL # 466	8.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOP HOLE	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH FORK TRAIL	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINEY MOUNTAIN	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FROSTY GAP	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDDLE MOUNTAIN (SOUTH)	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MCGRAW LOOP	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SEVENMILE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FORKS OF CRANBERRY	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH FORK TRAIL	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE BEND LOOP TRAIL #614	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORE MOUNTAIN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WHITE ROCK TOWER	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRY RUN	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VIRGINIA'S WALK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PETERS RIDGE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR ROCK	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDDLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL #608	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH BOUNDARY TRAIL # 615	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POND FLAT	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEARDS MOUNTAIN	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW MOUNTAIN #610	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS ARM	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ANTHONY KNOB	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FERRIER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ANTHONY CREEK TRAIL # 618	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEARDS MOUNTAIN	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE SHERWOOD #601	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE MARE MOUNTAIN	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RICH HOLE	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIDDEN VALLEY	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TWO LICK TRAIL # 456	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BOGAN RUN	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCGRAW	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SPROUTS RUN	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW CREEK TRAIL # 684	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPLE ORCHARD FALLS	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LAUREL BRANCH	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FORTNEY LOOP	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOGAN RUN	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GREENWOOD POINT	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEES CREEK HORSE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BRUSHY RIDGE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BAT LICK	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SANDY GAP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LAUREL RUN	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CRANE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROWN HOLLOW	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BUCHANAN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICK BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JERRYS RUN	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL # 412	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MILL MOUNTAIN	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WALLACE TRACT	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCGRAW	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILSON MOUNTAIN	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LIPES BRANCH	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SALT POND RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CORNELIUS CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COBBLER MOUNTAIN	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RICH HOLE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH BEND TRAIL	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRY RUN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOLAR LOOP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAWTABA VALLEY	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CRAIG CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GILLIAM RUN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NEAL RUN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OLIVER MOUNTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROUSE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SUGAR HOLLOW	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HUNTING CREEK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITETAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEARDS MOUNTAIN SPUR	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE MARE MOUNTAIN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YACCRS RUN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE MARE MOUNTAIN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACKS GAP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKSON RIVER GORGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROADSIDE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIDDEN VALLEY	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MCALLISTER FIELDS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TWO LICK BOTTOM TRAIL # 457	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GUNTER RIDGE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ELMORE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORNING KNOB	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE COVE MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SPEC MINES	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL MOUNTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BACK CREEK GORGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACKS RUN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SARTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COWPASTURE TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAMMOND HOLLOW	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IRON ORE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MARSHALL DRAFT	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
POLECAT HOLLOW	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
IRON ORE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGH ROCKS TRAIL # 409	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL MOUNTAIN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACKS RUN	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROARING RUN LOOP	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MUDDY RUN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MARLIN MOUNTAIN TRAIL # 418	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD MOUNTAIN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CORNELIUS CREEK SPUR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FISHERMANS TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUFFEY RESERVE TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARVER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOOP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROWN HOLLOW SPUR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHARLES CREEK TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOWER HILL MOUNTAIN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPLE ORCHARD SPUR	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE COVE MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVE MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELMS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HIDDEN VALLEY WEST	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RIVER LOOP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSHY RIDGE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
POWERLINE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLUE SUCK RUN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TURKEY	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
JACKSON RIVER FISHING	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PANTHER KNOB	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YACCRS RUN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAGLE CAMP TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FERRIER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BIG RUN TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOST WOMAN (UPPER LOOP)	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FORE MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FENWICK NATURE WALK	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
OLIVER MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANDAPAS POND LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THOMAS RESERVE TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANTHONY KNOB	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACKS RUN	0.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BLACKS RUN	0.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LICK BLOCK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KELLY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CURRY CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE MARE MOUNTAIN SPUR	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHILDREN'S FOREST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FALLINGWATER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE KNOB TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FENWICK WETLANDS	0.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILSON MOUNTAIN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVE MOUNTAIN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST LONG LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOST WOMAN (LOWER LOOP)	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FEE BOOTH SPUR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MARLIN MOUNTAIN EAST TRAIL # 4	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER MEADOW TRAIL # 672	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORKS BY-PASS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELMS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CORNELIUS CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BELFAST	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER MEADOW TRAIL # 672	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE ROCK TOWER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KELLY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NEAL RUN SPUR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CRANBERRY GLADES BOARDWALK	0.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YACCRS RUN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA TRAIL #685	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE SUCK RUN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DRY RUN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JACKSON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TUCKER	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHORT CUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GILLIAM RUN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JACKSON	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCCLINTIC POINT ANGLER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICK BRANCH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
KNOLL WAYSIDE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TUCKER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BROWN HOLLOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOY SCOUT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLADES OVERLOOK TRAIL # 407	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORNING KNOB	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHILDREN'S FOREST INTERPRETIVE	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PICKLE BRANCH SHELTER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WHITE ROCK TOWER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WOODS AND FIELD	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOGAN RUN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HAYMAKER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORRIS HILL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LAUREL RUN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MORRIS HILL	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
POLECAT HOLLOW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HANGING ROCK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORRIS HILL	0.3	ASPHALT	—	Yes	—
MORRIS HILL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PATTERSON MOUNTAIN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SARTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANDAPAS POND WETLAND LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COCKS COMB	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGING ROCK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ISLAND OVERLOOK SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROARING RUN FALLS	0.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COBBLER MOUNTAIN ACCESS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALLS OF HILLS CREEK TRAIL	0.2	OTHER	Yes	—	—
DRY RUN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OLIVER MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOP HOLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAMPGROUND 1 SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CRANE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE COVE MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OLIVER MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOGAN RUN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BOLAR PICNIC SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POVERTY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OLIVER MOUNTAIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGONS TOOTH SIDE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE ALTERNATE LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALLS OF HILLS CREEK TRAIL	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEACH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KELLY BRIDGE	0.1	CONCRETE	Yes	—	—
BLACKS RUN	0.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPLE ORCHARD FALLS CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONNECTOR #604	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GLENWOOD HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JOHN'S CREEK MOUNTAIN	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOHN'S CREEK MOUNTAIN	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Covington

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5408628653	$441,050
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		5408624447	$100,241
CLIFTON FORGE COMPANY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	518 CHURCH STREET	5408627275	$84,541
ALLEGHANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5409650149
OLD TOWN COVINGTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Covington

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
CHARLES P. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY	406 W. RIVERSIDE STREET	0.0	52,884
CLIFTON FORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	535 CHURCH STREET	0.0	17,892

Farmers Markets in Covington

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bath County Farmers Market	Main Street Hot Springs Va	06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Covington Farmers Market	134 West Main Street	05/18/2013 to 10/19/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Pharmacies in Covington

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
HOOK SUPERX LLC	1017 S CRAIG AVE	540-962-3951
K MART CORP	129 MALL RD	540-962-9832
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2662	313 THACKER AVENUE	540-962-6675

EV Charging Stations in Covington

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
701 Carlyle Street (US-SWM-W2X-1)	701 Carlyle Street	RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS	1	J1772	public
701 Carlyle Street (US-SWM-W2X-2)	701 Carlyle Street	RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS	1	J1772	public
Covington Honda Nissan	1915 Hot Springs Road	Blink Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Covington

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Mile Market #1 East Bound Side of I-64 Rest Area and Welcome Center	TOWER	93

Fire Stations in Covington

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue, Inc	5407 Potts Creek RD	Volunteer			540-747-3851
Covington Fire Department	435 W Hawthorne ST	Volunteer			540-965-6392

Power Plants Near Covington

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
LOW MOOR	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-79.9	OP
COVINGTON FACILITY	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; WOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS	221117	-80.0	OP

Bridges in Covington

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1971	379	9,699	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	27	9,697	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	26	7,667	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	174	6,353	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	253	6,353	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1964	746	6,353	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	174	6,231	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1964	774	6,231	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	253	6,231	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	22	5,561	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	29	5,023	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	26	4,674	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1929	394	3,737	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	269	2,969	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1950	265	1,847	F
Culvert	Concrete	1968	32	1,657	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1941	213	1,563	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	110	1,259	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1954	285	1,259	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1954	315	1,259	F
Slab	Concrete	1922	36	1,186	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	235	1,055	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	44	1,055	F
Slab	Concrete	1932	24	632	F
Truss (Thru)	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	1900	80	500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1990	28	474	F
Slab	Concrete	1932	44	216	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2019	254	216	G
Culvert	Concrete	1932	36	201	F
Slab	Concrete	1932	25	139	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	152	115	F

Correctional Facilities in Covington

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
ALLEGHANY REGIONAL JAIL	268 W MAIN ST	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Covington

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Clifton Forge, VA	307 East Ridgeway Street	TRAIN

Airports Near Covington

41 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Greenbrier Valley Airport	LWB	Medium Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport	ROA	Medium Airport
Barrows Airport	—	Small Airport
Bath Alum Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Black Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Chimney Airport	—	Small Airport
Catawba Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Creek Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ferguson Airport	—	Small Airport
Fincastle Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Bank Observatory Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannah Field	—	Small Airport
Hawk Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Herold Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinton-Alderson Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop-Along Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingalls Field	HSP	Small Airport
Johnson Fox Field	—	Small Airport
Kinman Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakeview Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Miller Airport	—	Small Airport
New Castle International Airport	—	Small Airport
New London Airport	—	Small Airport
New River Valley Airport	PSK	Small Airport
Perkey Airport	—	Small Airport
Rainelle Airport	—	Small Airport
Red Birds Airyard Airport	—	Small Airport
Richwood Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Riverwood Airport	—	Small Airport
Robinson Airport	—	Small Airport
Rock Airport	—	Small Airport
Singleton Airport	—	Small Airport
Smith Mountain Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Snowshoe Airport	—	Small Airport
Springwood Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Summit Airport	—	Small Airport
Venning's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport	BCB	Small Airport
Willow Bend Airport	—	Small Airport
Windy Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Covington

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Alleghany County Sheriffs Department
Iron Gate Police Department

Grocery Stores in Covington

12 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Adrain Michael Farms	Specialty Store	325 S Alleghany Ave
CVS 6326	Other	1017 S Craig Ave
Dollar General 0268	Other	1264 S Craig Ave
Dollar Tree 979	Other	321 Thacker Ave
Family Dollar 302	Other	1000 S Craig Ave
Food Lion 1081	Supermarket	920 S Craig Ave
Go Mart 124	Convenience Store	584 E Madison St
Inkazteca Tienda Latina	Convenience Store	103 N Maple Ave
KFC G135930	Restaurant Meals Program	810 S Craig Ave
STOP IN FOOD STORES 8055	Convenience Store	1410 S Durant Rd
VALERO MART	Convenience Store	917 S Monroe Ave
Walmart Supercenter 2662	Super Store	313 Thacker Ave

Treatment Centers in Covington

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alleghany Clubhouse	Both	540-965-7673
Alleghany Highlands Community Services - Guinan Center	Substance Abuse	540-965-2135 x100

DOL Wage Violations in Covington

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $144,840 in back wages owed to 627 employees.

Violations

$144,840

Back Wages Owed

627

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
CITY OF COVINGTON [OSHA]	—	—	24426	Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development	1	$40,396	$3,107	13
JACKSON RIVER ENTERPRISES [OSHA]	—	—	24426	Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers	2	$32,038	$509	63
Baymont Inn & Suites	—	—	24426	—	1	$31,707	$1,669	19
MeadWestvaco Corporation	—	—	24426	—	2	$27,247	$54	509
H & M ELECTRIC	—	—	24426	Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	1	$10,489	$1,498	7
Holiday Inn Express	—	IHG	24426	—	1	$2,962	$185	16

Churches & Religious Organizations in Covington

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BRANCH HOUSE MINISTRIES INC	2416 ALMOST HEAVEN RD
CALVARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1329 S POND ST
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY	1262 S LEXINGTON AVE
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY	4119 JOHNSON CREEK RD
COVINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 687
COVINGTON BIBLE CHURCH	2140 S CARPENTER DR
EDGEMONT ARP CHURCH	2306 S CHURCH AVE
EMMANUEL TEMPLE CHURCH IN CHRIST	433 E SCOTTLAND RD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	337 S LEXINGTON AVE
GREENWOOD EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	3503 JACKSON RIVER RD
INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH	PO BOX 534
JOHNSON CREEK ARP CHURCH	4805 JOHNSON CREEK RD
LIVING WORD ASSEMBLY OF GOD	205 CHAPEL DR
LONE STAR BAPTIST CHURCH	6101 POTTS CREEK RD
PINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH	317 E PINE ST
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH	300 STRATTON ST
WORD OF LIFE MINSITRIES	200 W MORRIS HILL RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Covington

What is the population of Covington?

Covington has a population of 5,671 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 1,037 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.8% female and 47.2% male.

Is Covington expensive to live in?

Covington has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $42,724, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,200 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Covington safe?

Covington is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,159 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Covington receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Covington?

Covington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Covington?

The job market in Covington is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,114. There are 293 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 8.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Covington?

The median home value in Covington is $80,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,868. For renters, the median monthly rent is $822. Fair market rent is $778 for a 1-bedroom and $914 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.4%. The average annual property tax is $1,700.

How are the schools in Covington?

Schools in Covington score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 9.6% of adults in Covington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Covington?

The obesity rate in Covington is 41.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.8% of adults are smokers. 31.2% are physically inactive. 27.3% of residents report depression. 11.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 100.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,906.

What is transportation like in Covington?

The average commute in Covington is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Covington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Covington is 80% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Clifton Forge, VA 3,483 pop · 9.2 mi White Sulphur Springs, WV 2,646 pop · 17.3 mi Buchanan, VA 1,271 pop · 24.1 mi Lewisburg, WV 3,871 pop · 24.5 mi Daleville, VA 3,166 pop · 25.6 mi Fairlea, WV 1,266 pop · 25.8 mi Ronceverte, WV 1,523 pop · 26.5 mi Blue Ridge, VA 3,112 pop · 29.1 mi Lexington, VA 7,420 pop · 29.6 mi Laymantown, VA 1,843 pop · 29.6 mi Cloverdale, VA 3,095 pop · 29.7 mi Hollins, VA 17,005 pop · 30.3 mi Glasgow, VA 1,253 pop · 30.6 mi East Lexington, VA 2,020 pop · 31.1 mi

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