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Covington
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Covington is a charming small city set in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, known for its scenic river views, historic downtown, and friendly community. The city offers outdoor activities, local eateries, and easy access to nature trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
20,777
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.79°, -79.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,850
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
62
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1137 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HSP
Distance
22 km
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Neighborhoods
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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: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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