Covington County, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
37,647 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,886 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$404 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alabama
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alabama
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 6 0 58
Apr 4 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 4 0 57
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AL State Senate District 31, AL State House District 92, AL
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Schools

Andalusia Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Andalusia Junior High
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Andalusia High School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Straughn Middle School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Reid State Technical College
34 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Enterprise State Community College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Andalusia Health
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
Mizell Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E • 2.3 star
Evergreen Medical Center
32 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Crenshaw Community Hospital
33 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
59 miles, E • 1 star
Pensacola International Airport
69 miles, SW • 1.9 star