Covington, VA

Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
5,671 Population
$42,724 Median Income
$80,200 Home Value
$822 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
173 Violent Crime / 100K
41.5 yrs Median Age
9.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
3.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population5,671
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80.0%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$42,724
Per Capita Income$24,067
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty Rate20.6%

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$80,200
Zillow Value$153,868
Median Rent$822
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$914

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Depression27.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime173/100K
Property Crime1,918/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft51.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul32° / 73°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow10 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.99
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Work From Home8.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations4

How Covington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,724
Home Value$80,200
Median Rent$822
Poverty Rate20.6%
Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
Unemployment1.1%
Violent Crime172.8 /100K
Avg Temperature52.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,671
Population Density1,037 per sq mi
Median Age41.5 years
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80% Black 12.3% Hispanic 0.8% Other 6.9%
White80.0%
Black or African American12.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.9%

Language

English Only97.4%
Spanish Speakers2.6%
English 97.4% Spanish 2.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.1%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

43% below avg
Median Household Income$42,724
Per Capita Income$24,067
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,114
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$46,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.1%
Poverty Rate20.6%
Total Establishments (County)293

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation19
Healthcare Facilities13
Retail Stores37
Manufacturing8
Total Establishments293

Industry Mix

Restaurants 19 Healthcare 13 Retail 37 Manufacturing 8

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$46,980
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,700

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time15.4 min
Work From Home8.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$80,200
Zillow Home Value Index$153,868

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.4%

Rental Costs

29% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$822

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,700
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.12%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure36.9%
Asthma12.0%
COPD9.3%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity31.2%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup76.4%
Premature Death Rate15,933 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.4 / 10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13
Restaurants (County)19

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime172.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape69.1 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault103.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,918.4 /100K
Burglary242.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,624.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft51.9 /100K
Arson34.6 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

32°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.5 in
Annual Snowfall10.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,323 ft (403 m)
Land Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density1,037 per sq mi
Latitude37.7811°
Longitude-79.9854°
County FIPS51580

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 33.1%

Republican +33.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.6%
High School+87.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.99

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,037 per sq mi
Land Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

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