Fort Covington, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,053 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$727 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 16
Feb 2 16 19
Mar 2 13 29
Apr 3 6 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 3 7 36
Dec 3 17 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Salmon River High School
1 miles, SW • 5 star
Salmon River Middle School
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Salmon River Elementary School
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Saint Regis Mohawk School
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

SUNY College at Potsdam
32 miles, W • 2.3 star
Clarkson University
33 miles, W • 4.6 star
St Lawrence University
42 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Alice Hyde Medical Center
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Massena Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W • 3.2 star
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
31 miles, W • 4.1 star
Adirondack Medical Center
47 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
52 miles, W • 1 star
Plattsburgh International Airport
55 miles, SE • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
75 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Watertown International Airport
101 miles, W • 1 star
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