Covington, Louisiana

Population 8,896

Covington is located in St. Tammany Parish, LA. The population is 8,896, making Covington the 3rd largest city in St. Tammany Parish.

There are 7 public schools in Covington with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Covington is moderate , and there are 89 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Covington is low 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 St. Benedict, Abita Springs and Madisonville.

Covington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.2%

Crime Rate

20.88% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 49
  • Violent Crimes: 146
  • Robbery: 24
  • Burglary: 187
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

88.39% Higher than national avg.
  • 89 offenders in Covington
  • 100.04 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

108 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 107

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Covington, LA and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Covington's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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89 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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111 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Covington, LA issued 111 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Covington, LA issued 154 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: $850
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,003
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,177
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,520
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,753

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Environmental Hazards

108 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Covington, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Covington, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Covington, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.53°
  • February 54.3°
  • March 60.93°
  • April 67.67°
  • May 74.97°
  • June 81.56°
  • July 82.52°
  • August 82.72°
  • September 78.17°
  • October 67.5°
  • November 58.52°
  • December 56.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Covington, LA

Earthquakes
Covington, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Covington, LA has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Covington, LA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Covington, LA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Covington, LA: $55,721

Unemployment

Unemployment in Covington is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.23%
White Collar - 61.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Steve Scalise
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