Covington

Covington, Kentucky Overview

With a composite score of 46.4/100 and a C grade, Covington ranks #7 of 20 cities in Kentucky. Its strongest showing is in Affordability (84/100), while Outdoor Access (10/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Covington

The median household income in Covington is $58,814, 3% below the statewide median of $60,407. The local unemployment rate of 4.7% is higher than the state’s 4.5%. Population grew 1.1% recently.

Safety in Covington

Covington’s violent crime rate of 302.7 per 100,000 runs above the Kentucky average of 218. The property crime rate is 1913.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Covington

Covington has a cost of living index of 94.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $167,900. Median monthly rent is $949. Renters spend 19.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Covington

Covington has a high school graduation rate of 91.6%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,539. The city has 11 public schools serving 4,973 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Covington

The annual average temperature in Covington is 54.9°F. Summers average 72.5°F. Winters average 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 39.5 inches.

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