Covington, LA

Living in Covington

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 14
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 43
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Schools 94
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Residents

10k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black19%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate22%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$233k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$815 Median Monthly Rent +$193 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
LP gas1%
Utility gas52%

Crime

Violent Crime in Covington

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. Tammany Parish20

Property Crime in Covington

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. Tammany Parish26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 7 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 4 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Covington

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado38
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Covington, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Covington, LA

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St Pauls School
1 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Covington, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Covington, LA

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Avala
5 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Covington, LA

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