Covington, LA
Living in Covington
Bikeability20
Walkability14
Commute49
Public Transit14
Affordability54
Public Safety73
Airports36
Hospitals21
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+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
$72kMedian 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
$233kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$815Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Covington, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Covington, LA
Covington Montessori School
1 miles, E
St Peter Catholic School
1 miles, SE
St Scholastica Academy
1 miles, SE
St Pauls School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Covington, LA
Saint Joseph Seminary College
3 miles, N
Southeastern Louisiana University
21 miles, W
University of New Orleans
31 miles, S
Southern University at New Orleans
32 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Covington, LA
St Tammany Parish Hospital
1 miles, S
Covington Behavioral Health
2 miles, SW
Avala
5 miles, S
Northlake Behavioral Health System
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Covington, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
62 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
62 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
82 miles, NE