Covington, Kentucky
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 32% of US places
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 7% for walkability
- bottom 7% for air quality
Covington is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 41,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and sales tax. It rates lower on violent crime and air quality.
Official websitecovingtonky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.0 in
muggy 77%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 50% of US places
Home Value$154k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$877better than 54% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.17%better than 40% of US places
Income Tax7.00%better than 22% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 2.50%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.31%better than 27% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 31% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.4 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.3 inbetter than 42% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 34% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.4better than 69% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 7% of US places
School Quality44.6better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime1594/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime1766/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Community
Population40,92397th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3771st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0769th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2045th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 71% of US places
Walkability12.5/20better than 93% of US places
Airport Distance8 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.1%better than 36% of US places
Amenities Nearby104.34better than 56% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Covington an affordable place to live?
- Covington is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Covington?
- The median home value in Covington is $154k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Covington?
- Median household income in Covington is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Covington?
- Median gross rent in Covington is $877 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Covington safe?
- Covington is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1594/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 1766/100k.
- What is the weather like in Covington?
- Covington averages 76°F in July and 32°F in January, with 43.4 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Covington?
- Public-school quality in Covington is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Covington?
- The average one-way commute in Covington is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)