Covington, Georgia

Population 13,264

Covington is located in Newton County, GA. The population is 13,264, making Covington the largest city in Newton County.

There are 22 public schools in Covington with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Covington is very low , and there are 300 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 Oxford, Porterdale and Jersey.

Covington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.9%

Crime Rate

77.53% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 43
  • Violent Crimes: 86
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 171
  • Property Crime: 471
  • Larceny Theft: 257

Registered Offenders

94.87% Higher than national avg.
  • 300 offenders in Covington
  • 226.18 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

176 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 19
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 154

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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22 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Covington, GA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Covington's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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300 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database


  • 6149 Hannah Street


  • 220 Mountain Ridge


  • 0 Homeless Pace Street


  • 60 Bradley Street


  • 806 P J East Rd


  • 45 Hardeman Lane


  • 9109 Hazelbrand Road


  • 10 Rocky Hill Way


  • 635 White Road

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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33 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Covington, GA issued 33 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 33 permits, 28 were issued for single family homes and 5 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Covington, GA issued 52 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 52 permits, 24 were issued for single family homes and 28 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $998
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,016
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,156
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,432
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,750

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Environmental Hazards

176 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Covington, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Covington, GA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Covington, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.7°
  • February 45.55°
  • March 54.13°
  • April 62.83°
  • May 70.08°
  • June 78°
  • July 80.33°
  • August 79.9°
  • September 73.07°
  • October 61.63°
  • November 52.8°
  • December 44.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Covington, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Covington, GA: $32,793

Unemployment

Unemployment in Covington is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.97%
White Collar - 46.03%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Henry C. "Hank" Jr. Johnson
  • Jody Hice

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

24 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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