The Town FilesCovington, Indiana
City in Fountain County · population 2,668 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,400
- Household income
- $52,466
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 44.3
Covington is a city of 2,668 people in Fountain County, Indiana. The median home is worth $164,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Indiana towns, hipper than 82% of Indiana towns.
How Covington ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Covington is worth $164,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $52,466, which is more affordable than 19% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $847 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Covington | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $847 | $888 |
| Median household income | $52,466 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Covington
| People | Covington | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Covington
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 39.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Covington since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 9, 1953 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 3, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on September 30, 1977.
Severe weather in Fountain County since 1996
Fountain County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Fountain County
Fountain County had 4,952 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,309 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Covington itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Covington
3 public schools with 923 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Elementary School | PK-5 | 442 | 15.2 |
| Covington Community High School | 9-12 | 281 | 10.8 |
| Covington Middle School | 6-8 | 200 | 13.3 |
Towns near Covington
- Danville, IL11.6 mi · 29,204 people · home $79,000
- Attica, IN12.7 mi · 3,036 people · home $118,000
- Tilton, IL13.6 mi · 2,660 people · home $70,400
- Westville, IL14.7 mi · 3,167 people · home $100,000
- Georgetown, IL17.1 mi · 3,143 people · home $71,800
- Hoopeston, IL26.4 mi · 4,915 people · home $78,100
- Crawfordsville, IN27.0 mi · 16,306 people · home $134,000
- Rockville, IN27.2 mi · 2,510 people · home $99,600
Covington questions
Is Covington, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Covington scores better for retirees than 97% of Indiana towns and quieter than 45%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Covington?
The median owner-occupied home in Covington is valued at $164,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,466, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $847 a month.
What is the weather like in Covington?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.0 inches of precipitation a year and 19.2 inches of snow.
Does Covington get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Covington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 9, 1953. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)