A town of 14,584, settled in 1821. A typical home worth about $294K.
The 3 things Covington does most differently from other towns.
Where Covington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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The typical Covington home is worth about $294,000, down 1% in a year, 11% below the Georgia typical home.
The public schools Covington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | PK–8 | 1,095 | A |
| First Baptist Academy Private | PK–8 | 204 | |
| Montessori School of Covington Private | PK–8 | 67 | |
| Georgia Preparatory School Private | K–8 | 49 | |
| Cousins Middle School | 6–8 | 563 | C |
| Peachtree Academy Private School Private | PK–12 | 260 |
1.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Pond Park | 0.1 mi | 34 |
| 2. Chimney Park | — | 27 |
| 3. Baker Field Park | — | 2 |
Most working residents leave Covington for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (10%), Conyers (5%) and Sandy Springs (2%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Covington reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 93% report less.
Covington beats the Georgia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Covington | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 14.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.3% | 9.6% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 24.4% | 17.7% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.
Covington has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1936
Historic American Buildings Survey L.D. Andrew - Photographer June, 4, 1936 BALCONY DETAILS - Carr Hill, West Hill Stre…
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6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
5 places in Covington on the National Register of Historic Places.
37 notable people were born in Covington.
City in Georgia, United States
Covington is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the seat of Newton County, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,192.
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2 towns share a border with Covington.
