Covington, Kentucky

Population 40,622

Covington is located in Kenton County, KY. The population is 40,622, making Covington the largest city in Kenton County and the 5th largest city in the state of Kentucky.

There are 13 public schools in Covington with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Covington is moderate , and there are 81 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Covington is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Covington property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Covington include Kenton Vale, Fort Wright and Wilder.

Covington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22%

Crime Rate

25.94% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 414
  • Violent Crimes: 466
  • Robbery: 166
  • Burglary: 493
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

32.08% Higher than national avg.
  • 81 offenders in Covington
  • 19.94 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

171 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 38
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 122

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Covington, KY and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Covington's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
7 Private Schools

Calvary Christian School

Holy Cross District High School

Holy Cross Elementary School

Holy Family Catholic School

Prince Of Peace School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

81 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Covington, KY issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Covington, KY issued 84 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 84 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 83 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $656
  • 1 Bedroom: $758
  • 2 Bedrooms: $988
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,329
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,516

Zip Codes

41011 41012 41014 41015 41016 41017 41018 41019 41051 41071 41076

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Environmental Hazards

171 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Covington, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Covington, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Covington, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.88°
  • February 34.72°
  • March 44.6°
  • April 55.48°
  • May 65°
  • June 72.93°
  • July 76.9°
  • August 74.88°
  • September 68.52°
  • October 55.87°
  • November 44.83°
  • December 34.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Covington, KY

Earthquakes
Covington, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Covington, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Covington, KY has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Covington, KY has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Covington, KY: $37,391

Unemployment

Unemployment in Covington is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.30%
White Collar - 57.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Thomas Massie

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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8 Cemeteries view all

11 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Covington, KY

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Covington, KY

5 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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