Covington, Tennessee

Population 9,068

Covington is located in Tipton County, TN. The population is 9,068, making Covington the largest city in Tipton County.

There are 6 public schools in Covington with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Covington is moderate , and there are 39 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 Garland, Brighton and Burlison.

Covington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13%

Crime Rate

64.03% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 662
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 91
  • Burglary: 731
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

68.51% Higher than national avg.
  • 39 offenders in Covington
  • 43.01 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

85 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 72

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Covington, TN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Covington's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Tipton Christian Academy

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39 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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19 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Covington, TN issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 19 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Covington, TN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $670
  • 1 Bedroom: $770
  • 2 Bedrooms: $885
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,370

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Environmental Hazards

85 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Covington, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Covington, TN is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Covington, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.18°
  • February 42.23°
  • March 52.82°
  • April 61.62°
  • May 70.75°
  • June 80.84°
  • July 81.8°
  • August 79.26°
  • September 72.5°
  • October 61.03°
  • November 50.82°
  • December 41.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Covington, TN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Covington, TN: $31,791

Unemployment

Unemployment in Covington is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.93%
White Collar - 45.07%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Stephen Fincher

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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