CovingtonIL
A town of 319.
319 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Covington’s report card
Now in Covington
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Covington. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Covington
Most working residents leave Covington for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Nashville (16%), Centralia (10%) and Okawville (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Covington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Covington is
Covington beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Covington | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 7.6% |
0.4% of Covington is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Covington for work
Where Covington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Covington
Township in Illinois, United States
Covington Township is located in Washington County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 418 and it contained 193 housing units.
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- Population
- 388
- Area
- 40 sq mi
- Elevation
- 433 ft