Covington County, MS

Living in Covington County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 13
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 14
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Colleges 9
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Schools 6
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Covington County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Covington County, MS

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Benedict Day School
19 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Covington County, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Covington County, MS

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Magee General Hospital
19 miles, NW
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Merit Health Wesley
24 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Covington County, MS

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Key Field
67 miles, NE
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