Covington County, AL

Living in Covington County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 6
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 7
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Schools 37
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Residents

37k Population -408 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$403 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas17%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Covington County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Covington County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 6 0
Feb 52 5 0
Mar 58 6 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 73 4 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 80 5 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 50 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Covington County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding54
Tornado44
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Covington County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Covington County, AL

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Sparta Academy
33 miles, NW
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Pathway Inc
35 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Covington County, AL

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Troy University
48 miles, NE
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Huntingdon College
77 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Covington County, AL

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Andalusia Health
5 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Covington County, AL

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