Covington

Covington is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It was named in honor of Gen. Leonard Covington, who was killed at the Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812. The city is on the south bank of the Ohio River with Cincinnati, Ohio across the river to the north. The Licking River forms the eastern boundary with Newport in the adjacent Campbell County. It has 19 distinct neighborhoods, ranging in population from several hundred to 10,000 people. The present-day circuit courthouse is located at the site of its former grounds, Federal Park, which is thought to have been the smallest stadium ever used by a professional baseball club. It is located within a climatic transition zone; it is nestled within the southern end of the humid subtropical climate zone and the northern periphery of the humidity-rich Upland South. It had a population of 40,640 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census, making it the largest city of Northern Kentucky and the fifth-most populous city in the state. Its Catholic church was eventually raised to the level of a diocese. In 1862, Stewart Iron Works was established; for a time, it was the largest iron fence maker in the world and still exists today as part of the Huseman Group of Cincinnati. There were also distilleries, glassworks, and stove factories. Like nearby Cincinnati, Covingon's factories and businesses were particularly staffed by Catholic and German immigrants.

Name

Covington is the primary city name, but also Ft Mitchell, Ft Wright, Park Hills are acceptable city names or spellings, Cov, Decoursey, Fort Wright, Kenton Hills, Lookout Heights on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is Covington, Kentucky. When it was laid out in 1815, it was named in honor of Gen. Leonard Covington, who was killed at the Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812. It is now home to the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Regiment, which was formed in 1814. The regiment is based at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, which is located in the Dakotas. It was established in 1812, and was named after Covingon, who died in the battle. It has a population of about 2,000, including about 1,000 soldiers and their families, who live in the surrounding area. It also has a number of private residences, including one that was built in the early 19th century for the soldier's family. The town's name is derived from the name of one of its original owners, Gen. Leonard Covington. In 1815 it was also named after him. The current name of the town comes from the word "cavalry," which means "cowboy" or "calf" in English. It's also known as "Crowley" in French. The name was given to the town by the French in the 17th century, when it was still part of the French Empire. It became "Crowsville" in the 1820s, when the town was named for a soldier who died at Cryslers' Farm in the war of 18 12.

History

In 1814, John Gano, Richard Gano and Thomas Carneal purchased 150 acres (0.6 km²) of land on the west side of the Licking River at its confluence with the Ohio. The town was formally incorporated by the Kentucky General Assembly a year later and raised to city status in 1834. In 1862, Stewart Iron Works was established; for a time, it was the largest iron fence maker in the world and still exists today as part of the Huseman Group of Cincinnati. Like nearby Cincinnati, Covington's factories and businesses were particularly staffed by Catholic and German immigrants. By 1900, its population of almost 43,000 was about 12% foreign-born and 5% Black. The city has undergone some redevelopment during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as the most populous city in Kenton County. The present-day circuit courthouse is located at the site of its former grounds, Federal Park, which is thought to have been the smallest stadium ever used by a professional baseball club.Covington even boasted a Federal League baseball team, the Covingon Blue Sox, during the 1913 season. It declined in importance during the Great Depression and the middle 20th century. It is now the second-largest city and industrial region in Kentucky, after Cincinnati. Its Catholic church was eventually raised to the level of a diocese. At the time of its founding, the city had a population of just over 40,000 people.

Neighborhoods

Covington claims 19 distinct neighborhoods, ranging in population from several hundred to 10,000 people. Many of the neighborhoods are located in 12 historic districts that are predominantly found in the northern portion of the city. Covington annexed many areas to the south in the late 20th and early 21st centuries to significantly enlarge its land area. Most of the. neighborhoods have active resident associations or block watches that are dedicated to. involving residents in strengthening their neighborhoods, improving. safety, housing, and beautification. The city has a population of 1.2 million. The population of Covingon is 1.3 million. the city's land area is 2.1 million. It has an annual population growth rate of 0.7 percent. The average household income in the city is about $30,000. the average household size is about 1.5 people. The median household income is around $50,000, and the average house price is less than $20,000 per year. It is estimated that the city will reach $100,000 by the end of the year. The current population is about 2.5 million, and it is expected to grow to 3 million by the year 2020. The U.S. Census estimates the population will reach 3.4 million by that year. the U.N. estimates the city has 1.6 million residents. The United States Census estimates that the population is 1,715,000 in the United States, and 1.8 million in the Caribbean and Central America.

Geography

The city is on the south bank of the Ohio River with Cincinnati, Ohio across the river to the north. The Licking River forms the eastern boundary with Newport in the adjacent Campbell County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Covington has a total area of 13.7 square miles (35 km²) (3.88%) is covered by water. The city has a population of 2,788. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population will rise to 3,000 by the end of the year. It is located on Ohio's southern edge, along the Ohio and Licking rivers. The Ohio River runs through the center of the city, and the city is located near the town of Newport in Campbell County, which is in the eastern part of the state. The town has a post office with a ZIP code of 51501. It also has a library with a branch in the city of Newport, Ohio, which has a ZIPcode of 51602. The Covingtons have a population in the U.N. Census bureau estimates the population will reach 3,816 by the year's end. It has a postal code of 4,716. The City of Newport is located in the western part of Ohio, on the eastern edge of the county, and has a zip code of 4,722. It was the site of Ohio's first post office, which opened in 1838. The current post office was established in 1841.

Climate

Covington is located within a climatic transition zone. Evidence of both a humid subtropical and humid continental climate can be found here. The southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) from the subtropics and the blue spruce from cooler regions are successful landscape plants in and around Covington. It is located in the Upland South, with hot, humid summers and cool winters. The town has a population of around 2,000 people. The city is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the town. It has an average temperature of around 25 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) and an average annual rainfall of 1,800 mm (62 inches) The town is in the southern end of the humid continentalclimate zone and the northern periphery of the humid subtropic climate zone. It also has a high percentage of people who live in the United States of America, with more than one in five living in the state of Ohio. The state has a low percentage of residents who live outside of the state, with less than one per cent living outside the state capital of Cincinnati. The average age of residents in the town is around 40 years old, and it has a higher percentage of women than men. The population of the city is about 2,200 people, with the majority of the residents living in Covingtons. The majority of residents are white, with a minority of African-American, Hispanic, and Asian-American residents.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, 43,370 people, 18,257 households, and 10,132 families resided in the city. Covington has some of the least expensive real estate in Kentucky. The median house price is around $95,430, while the median house prices for Kentucky as a whole is $124,100. The city's median income is $30,735, and the median income for a family is $38,307. About 15.5% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 13.4%. The city has one of the lowest murder rates in the state. The murder rate for the city is 2.7 per cent, the lowest rate for Kentucky in general. The crime rate is 1.9 per cent. The rape rate is 0.8 per cent; the murder rate is 3.2 per cent and the homicide rate is 4.0 per cent in the town. The town has a population density of 3,301.3 people per square mile (1,274.4/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 87.05% White, 10.14% African American, 0.24% Native American, and 0.34% Asian. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.38%, and 1.57% from two or more races. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 25.9% under the age of 18.

Transportation

U.S. Route 25, Interstate 71 in Kentucky and Interstate 75 in Kentucky serve downtown Covington. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the largest airport in the state. CVG is hub to passenger airline Delta Air Lines and headquarters of its Delta Private Jets. Bus transit is served by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK). Covingon Union Station served Chesapeake and Ohio and Louisville and Nashville passenger trains into the 1960s. The final train making stops at the station was the L&N's Pan-American (Cincinnati-New Orleans) in 1971. C&O trains included the Fast Flying Virginian, George Washington and Sportsman. The C&N dropped Union Station from its trains' itineraries in 1966. Covingson is also a focus city for Frontier Airlines and the largest O&D airport and base for Allegiant Air, along with home to a maintenance for American Airlines subsidiary PSA Airlines andDelta Air Lines subsidiary Endeavor Air. The airport is one of DHL Aviation's three superhubs, serving destinations throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, making it the seventh-busiest airport based on cargo operations. It is also home to Frontier Airlines' maintenance for PSA airlines and Delta's Endeavour Air. It's also the home to Allegiant's maintenance for both Allegiant and Frontier Airlines, as well as Frontier's PSA and Frontier Air maintenance for Frontier and Allegiant.

Economy

According to Covington's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the principal employers in the city are: the city's two major banks. The city's economy is based on a combination of manufacturing and construction. The economy is driven by two main industries: construction and manufacturing. The town's unemployment rate is 3.7 percent. The unemployment rate for the city is 2.9 per cent. The average wage is $28.7 per hour. The median household income is $30.2 per month. The U.S. average household income in the town is $27.1 per month, according to the town's economy report. The state average is $26.7. The local unemployment rate, however, is 1.8 per cent; the state average for the state is 4.4 per cent, the city report says. It is estimated that the city has a population of 1.2 million people. The population of the town has grown to 1.3 million people in the last five years. The growth rate is the highest in the state's history. The largest employers are the banks, which are responsible for more than 80 per cent of city's employment. The top three employers are: Covingon's two main banks, the Bank of America and Wells Fargo. The biggest employer is the city-owned hospital, Covingtown Medical Center, which employs more than 1,000 people. It also has a number of non-profit organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, which provides social services.

Education

Covington Independent Public Schools is the largest independent school district in Kentucky. Holmes Junior/Senior High School is the oldest high school in the state. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington operates two high schools in the city. Calvary Christian School, a Baptist school, is also located in Covingon. The city is located in Kenton County, which is home to Park Hills Elementary and Middle School, as well as several other elementary and middle schools and a high school. It is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the center of the city, and the Kentucky Turnpike, which goes through the city to the east and the west. The Kentucky River is the main route into the city from the Ohio Valley, where it runs through Park Hills and into the Louisville area. The Ohio River is also the main road through which the city goes to the Louisville International Airport, which was built in the 1950s and 1960s. It was the first airport in the U.S. to be built in Kentucky; it is now one of the busiest in the country. It also is the only one in Kentucky, with more than 100,000 visitors a year. It has a population of more than 2.5 million, making it one of Kentucky's fastest-growing cities, along with Louisville, Louisville and Paducah. It's also the only city in Kentucky with a population over the age of 20, and one of only a handful of cities in the United States with that many.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky = 38.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 47. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Covington = 3.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 40,961 individuals with a median age of 35.9 age the population dropped by -2.27% in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,103.81 residents per square mile of area (1,198.42/km²). There are average 2.24 people per household in the 18,376 households with an average household income of $36,675 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 11.30% of the available work force and has dropped -3.17% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 22.36%. The number of physicians in Covington per 100,000 population = 227.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Covington = 41.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 23 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 131. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 176. 86 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 21.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 42, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky which are owned by the occupant = 42.99%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 62 years with median home cost = $76,920 and home appreciation of -6.47%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.97 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,291 per student. There are 14.6 students for each teacher in the school, 480 students for each Librarian and 640 students for each Counselor. 3.84% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 9.36% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.35% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).