Covington
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Covington, Kentucky, sits on the banks of the Ohio River and offers a lively blend of historic architecture, arts, and cultural heritage. This small city charms visitors with its walkable neighborhoods, diverse food scene, and lively events throughout the year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
20,777
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.08°, -84.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,055
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
83
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-24.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1116 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
68
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
25
Parks
26
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LUK
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.