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Covington, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County

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
B
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Covington (19)

Babcock State Park
State Park
4,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beartown State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone Lake State Park
State Park
223 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatchin...
Weather: Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall ...
Bluestone State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Junior Ranger Program, P...
Weather: Please contact the park at 540/682-0173 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
State Park
372 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Claytor Lake State Park
State Park
475 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Douthat State Park
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
State Park
293 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairy Stone State Park
State Park
5,346 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Holly River State Park
State Park
8,128 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moncove Lake State Park
State Park
125 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Park
State Park
1,531 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Trail State Park
State Park
1,430 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shot Tower Historic State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
State Park
1,273 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watoga State Park
State Park
10,195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0