Covington County, MS
Living in Covington County
Bikeability
6
Walkability
13
Commute
42
Public Transit
10
Affordability
91
Public Safety
80
Airports
6
Hospitals
14
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
19k
Population
-579 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black37%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$5.7k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$77k
Median Home Value
-$4.5k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$433
Median Monthly Rent
+$151 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas25%
Utility gas14%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Covington County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Covington County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Covington County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado58
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Covington County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Covington County, MS
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
6 miles, SE
Sumrall Baptist Kindergarten
15 miles, S
Benedict Day School
19 miles, S
Prentiss Christian School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Covington County, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
25 miles, SE
Southeastern Baptist College
25 miles, E
William Carey University
27 miles, SE
Strayer University-Mississippi
59 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Covington County, MS
Covington County Hospital Cah
0 miles, NW
Jefferson Davis General Hospital
19 miles, W
Magee General Hospital
19 miles, NW
Merit Health Wesley
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Covington County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
17 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
56 miles, NW
Key Field
67 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
89 miles, S