CovingtonNY
A town of 1,409, settled in 1817.
1,409 people, and everyone knows the way
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Covington’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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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 8% work in town. The top destinations are Warsaw (10%), Rochester (7%) and Batavia (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Covington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Covington beats the New York average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Covington | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 6% |
92% 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
Town in New York, United States
Covington is an incorporated town in Wyoming County, New York. The population was 1,231 at the 2010 census. The town was named after General Leonard Covington. The Town of Covington is on eastern border of the county.
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- Established
- 1817
- Population
- 1,253
- Area
- 26 sq mi
- Elevation
- 991 ft