Covington, Tennessee
Quick Statistics
Covington is a community in Tipton County, Tennessee, home to about 8,587 people spread across 11.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,045 a year, and a typical home is worth about $185,900. About 17.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Tennessee towns GeoStat tracks, Covington ranks number 74 of 502 in population, number 382 in median household income, number 254 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Covington typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Garland, TN | 6.1 mi. | 370 |
| 2. | Brighton, TN | 7.6 mi. | 2,889 |
| 3. | Burlison, TN | 7.7 mi. | 398 |
| 4. | Henning, TN | 9.2 mi. | 977 |
| 5. | Gilt Edge, TN | 10.5 mi. | 516 |
| 6. | Mason, TN | 12.2 mi. | 1,039 |
| 7. | Atoka, TN | 12.3 mi. | 10,385 |
| 8. | Munford, TN | 12.7 mi. | 6,588 |
What is the population of Covington, Tennessee?
Covington has a population of about 8,587 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Covington, Tennessee in?
Covington is located in Tipton County, Tennessee.
What is the median home value in Covington, Tennessee?
The median home value in Covington is about $185,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Covington, Tennessee?
The median personal income in Covington is about $25,045 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Covington, Tennessee?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded in Tipton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Covington, Tennessee?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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