Covington, GA
Living in Covington
Bikeability5
Walkability16
Commute42
Public Transit5
Affordability82
Public Safety43
Airports79
Hospitals5
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+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
$40kMedian 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
$172kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$658Median 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
Covington Academy
3 miles, SE
Providence Classical Christian School
4 miles, N
Peachtree Academy
8 miles, W
Social Circle Christian School at Fbc
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Covington, GA
Luther Rice College & Seminary
17 miles, W
Georgia Gwinnett College
27 miles, N
Clayton State University
28 miles, W
Agnes Scott College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Covington, GA
Piedmont Newton Hospital
0 miles, SW
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
10 miles, NW
Ridgeview Institute Monroe
14 miles, NE
Piedmont Walton Hospital
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Covington, GA
Columbus Airport
98 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
110 miles, E
Lovell Field
126 miles, NW