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Covington Kentucky Real Estate
Covington Kentucky Real Estate

 

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Population (year 2000): 43,370. Estimated population in July 2005: 42,811 (-1.3% change)
Males: 21,228 (48.9%), Females: 22,142 (51.1%)

Kenton County

Zip codes: 41011, 41014, 41016.

Median resident age: 33.1 years
Median household income: $30,735 (year 2000)
Median house value: $71,900 (year 2000)

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Races in Covington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.3%)
  • Black (10.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (24.2%), Irish (14.5%), United States (11.9%), English (8.0%), Italian (2.0%), French (1.9%).

Land area: 13.1 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Covington

  • High school or higher: 71.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Covington city

  • Never married: 32.6%
  • Now married: 39.9%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 16.0%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -308 (-0.7%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cincinnati, OH (4.9 miles , pop. 331,285).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (290.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Kenton Vale, KY (1.2 miles) , Park Hills, KY (1.5 miles ), Fort Wright, KY (2.0 miles ), Newport, KY (2.1 miles ), Southgate, KY (2.5 miles ), Wilder, KY (2.5 miles ), Woodlawn, KY (3.0 miles ), Ludlow, KY (3.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 136 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 1997: 134 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 1998: 151 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 1999: 156 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 2000: 150 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 2001: 158 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 2002: 170 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 2003: 187 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 2004: 203 buildings, average cost: $55,600
  • 2005: 200 buildings, average cost: $55,600

Latitude: 39.07 N, Longitude: 84.51 W

Area code: 859

Covington, Kentucky business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (16.9%), Manufacturing (13.7%), Retail trade (12.3%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.7%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +4,534 (+10.5%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,288 (27.3%)

Average climate in Covington, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Covington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 13.5 miles away from the Covington city center killed 3 people and injured 210 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 39 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Mike Donoghue - College football player (Louisville Cardinals), Steve Cauthen - (born 1960), jockey, Una Merkel - (1903-1986), actress.


Main business address for: REGENT COMMUNICATIONS INC (RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS), ASHLAND INC (WHOLESALE-CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS), OMNICARE INC (RETAIL-DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES).

Hospitals/medical centers in Covington:
  • NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE INTENSIVE SERV (502 FARRELL DRIVE PO BOX 2680)
  • ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER (401 EAST 20TH STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Covington:
  • ST LUKE HOSP EAST (about 5 miles; FORT THOMAS, KY)
  • CHRIST HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; CINCINNATI, OH)
  • DEACONESS HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; CINCINNATI, OH)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Covington:
  • CINCINNATI MUNI AIRPORT LUNKEN FIELD (about 7 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; ID: LUK)
  • CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL (about 10 miles; COVINGTON/CINCINNATI, OH, KY; ID: CVG)
  • AIRBORNE AIRPARK (about 56 miles; WILMINGTON, OH; ID: ILN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Covington:
  • MAYS (about 11 miles; NEWTOWN, OH; ID: 1W4)
  • CINCINNATI-BLUE ASH (about 15 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; ID: ISZ)
  • BUTLER CO RGNL (about 20 miles; HAMILTON, OH; ID: HAO)

Amtrak station near Covington:

  • 4 miles: CINCINNATI (1301 WESTERN AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand.

Local government website: www.covingtonky.com

Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Judicial and Legal 3 $18,283 $73,132 0 $0
Police Protection - Officers 114 $501,044 $52,741 0 $0
Firefighters 112 $582,458 $62,406 0 $0
Fire - Other 1 $3,277 $39,324 1 $518
Streets and Highways 41 $149,372 $43,718 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 28 $78,526 $33,654 12 $8,641
Housing and Community Development(Local) 81 $244,631 $36,241 9 $6,597
Other and Unallocable 25 $98,984 $47,512 0 $0
Police - Other 14 $39,538 $33,889 1 $957
Financial Administration 14 $52,408 $44,921 1 $2,582
Other Government Administration 16 $56,811 $42,608 2 $1,439
Totals for Government 449 $1,825,332 $48,783 26 $20,734

Colleges/Universities in Covington:

  • NORTHERN KENTUCKY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 620; Location: 1025 AMSTERDAM RD; Public)
  • SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (FT enrollment: 30; Location: 2929 DIXIE HWY; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Covington:
  • XAVIER UNIVERSITY (about 6 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,977)
  • CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; FT enrollment: 3,972)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-MAIN CAMPUS (about 8 miles; CINCINNATI, OH; FT enrollment: 22,355)
  • NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY; FT enrollment: 9,668)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-RAYMOND WALTERS COLLEGE (about 13 miles; BLUE ASH, OH; FT enrollment: 2,266)
  • MIAMI UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 34 miles; OXFORD, OH; FT enrollment: 15,704)
  • WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 50 miles; DAYTON, OH; FT enrollment: 11,734)
Public high schools in Covington:
  • HOLMES JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,316; Location: 25TH AND MADISON AVE; Grades: 08 - 12)
  • HOLMES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Students: 34; Location: 1516 SCOTT ST; Grades: 07 - 12)
  • COVINGTON ADULT LEARNING CENTER (Location: 3618 CAROLINE AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high schools in Covington:
  • CALVARY CHRISTIAN ELEM SCH (Students: 658; Location: 5955 TAYLOR MILL; Grades: PK - 12)
  • NOTRE DAME ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 602; Location: 1699 HILTON DR; Grades: 9 - 12; Girls only)
  • HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 388; Location: 3617 CHURCH STREET; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • COVINGTON LATIN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 194; Location: 21 EAST 11TH STREET; Grades: 8 - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in Covington:
  • TWO RIVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 631; Location: 525 SCOTT BLVD.; Grades: 06 - 07)
  • TAYLOR MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 585; Location: 5907 TAYLOR MILL RD; Grades: KG - 05)
  • LATONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 434; Location: 40TH AND HUNTINGTON; Grades: KG - 05)
  • NINTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 381; Location: 28TH AND INDIANA; Grades: KG - 05)
  • FT WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 341; Location: 501 FARRELL DR; Grades: PK - 05)
  • JOHN G CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 340; Location: 910 HOLMAN ST; Grades: KG - 05)
  • GLENN O SWING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 339; Location: 501 W 19TH ST; Grades: KG - 05)
  • SIXTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 330; Location: 19TH AND MARYLAND; Grades: KG - 05)
  • RYLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 320; Location: 3845 STEWART DR; Grades: PK - 05)
  • THOMAS EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 281; Location: 1516 SCOTT ST; Grades: KG - 05)
Private primary/middle schools in Covington:
  • BLESSED SACRAMENT ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 598; Location: 2407 DIXIE HIGHWAY; Grades: KG - 8)
  • HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 233; Location: 3615 CHURCH ST.; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ST ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 194; Location: 485 GRAND AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ST AUGUSTINE (Students: 155; Location: 1840 JEFFERSON AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL (Students: 129; Location: 625 PIKE STREET; Grades: KG - 8)
  • HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 110; Location: 338 EAST 16TH ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • TREASURE HOUSE CHILD CARE CNTR (Students: 100; Location: 203 W RIVER CENTER BLVD; Grades: PK - KG)
  • ST. ANN'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CT (Students: 43; Location: 419 ALTAMONT ROAD; Grades: PK - KG)
  • MONTESSORI AT FIFTH STREET (Students: 35; Location: 34 WEST FIFTH STREET; Grades: PK - KG)
Library in Covington:
  • KENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,073,315; Location: 502 SCOTT BOULEVARD; 366,087 books; 20,090 audio materials; 15,288 video materials; 758 serial subscriptions)

Notable location: Saint Charles Nursing Home (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Covington include: Spence Church (A), Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Linden Grove Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Prisoners Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Holds Branch (A), Licking River (B), Wayman Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Covington include: Devou Park (1), Goebels Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Covington compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Covington:
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTSJ (1050 AM; 1 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKRC (550 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCVG (1320 AM; 1 kW; COVINGTON, KY; Owner: RICHARD L. PLESSINGER SR.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDBZ (1230 AM; 1 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNOP (740 AM; 1 kW; NEWPORT, KY; Owner: SACRED HEART RADIO, INC.)
  • WCIN (1480 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH)
  • WCKY (1360 AM; 5 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBOB (1160 AM; 5 kW; FLORENCE, KY; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCNW (1560 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FAIRFIELD, OH)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Covington:
  • WKRQ (101.9 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKFS (107.1 FM; MILFORD, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUBE-FM (105.1 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WGUC (90.9 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: CINCINNATI CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WVMX (94.1 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WEBN (102.7 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOFX-FM (92.5 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVXU (91.7 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WIZF (100.9 FM; ERLANGER, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WNKU (89.7 FM; HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS ON N. KY UNIV.)
  • WGRR (103.5 FM; HAMILTON, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WAIF (88.3 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: STEPCHILD RADIO OF CINCINNATI, INC.)
  • WRRM (98.5 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: WRRM LICO, INC)
  • WMOJ (94.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, OH; Owner: WVAE LICO, INC.)
  • WAKW (93.3 FM; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: PILLAR OF FIRE)
  • WYGY (96.5 FM; LEBANON, OH; Owner: WVAE LICO, INC.)
  • WMKV (89.3 FM; READING, OH; Owner: LIFESPHERE)
  • WLHS (89.9 FM; WEST CHESTER, OH; Owner: LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • WIOK (107.5 FM; FALMOUTH, KY; Owner: HAMMOND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAQZ (97.3 FM; FORT THOMAS, KY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Covington:
  • WLWT (Channel 5; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: OHIO/OKLAHOMA HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC)
  • WKRC-TV (Channel 12; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS CO.)
  • WCPO-TV (Channel 9; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSTR-TV (Channel 64; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: WSTR LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCET (Channel 48; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: THE GREATER CINCINNATI TV EDUC'L. FOUNDATION)
  • WXIX-TV (Channel 19; NEWPORT, KY; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WOTH-LP (Channel 35; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: ELLIOTT B. BLOCK)
  • WBQC-CA (Channel 25; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: ELLIOTT B. BLOCK)
  • WCVN-TV (Channel 54; COVINGTON, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WPTO (Channel 14; OXFORD, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKOI (Channel 43; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)

 

 

 

 

 


 
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