City in Kentucky, United States

Covington

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Covington is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers, across from Cincinnati, Ohio to the north and Newport to the east. It is the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-most populous city in the state with a population of 40,691 at the 2020 census. Covington is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area and is one of Kenton County's two seats, along with Independence. Covington is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Covington, Kentucky
Latitude39.08°
Longitude-84.51°
Population41k
Altitude509 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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City Profile

Median Age38 yrs
College Educated30%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home11%of workforce
Poverty Rate23%
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Cost of Living

Housing
$1k/mo
Median rent
$213k
Median home price
Rent burden31% of income
Household Income
$54k
Median annual
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Livability

Safety Score
74
School Rating
6.6/10
Internet
Fiber
91%
Cable
97%
address availability
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