Covington, GA

Living in Covington

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 16
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 5
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Colleges 48
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Schools 39
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Residents

14k Population +768 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black46%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$48k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$658 Median Monthly Rent +$67 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K6%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Covington

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Newton County48

Property Crime in Covington

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Newton County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 1
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Covington

Inland Flooding24
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Covington, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Covington, GA

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Covington Academy
3 miles, SE
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Peachtree Academy
8 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Covington, GA

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Agnes Scott College
28 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Covington, GA

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Airports

Airports near Covington, GA

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Columbus Airport
98 miles, SW
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Lovell Field
126 miles, NW