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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
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.
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