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Outdoors in Covington
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation)
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 16, 1977. It is significant for its architecture and religion at the local level.
About Covington
City in Tennessee, United StatesCovington is a city in central Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. Covington is the second largest city in and the county seat of Tipton County. The city is located in West Tennessee, 12 mi (19 km) east of the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Covington had a population of 8,663. Located 42 mi (68 km) northeast of Memphis, Covington is part of the Memphis, Tennessee Metropolitan Area.
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Housing in Covington
The typical Covington home is worth about $210,000, up 3% in a year, 37% below the Tennessee typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Covington
Safety Grade D-
Covington reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 97% report less.
Work & commute in Covington
Full picture →About one in 3 of Covington’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Memphis (24%), Jackson (4%) and Ripley (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Health in Covington
Health Grade D−
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Tennessee
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Covington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Covington
Full climate →Covington has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Covington
All Covington schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Covington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within TN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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