Covington, Kentucky

About Covington

Set in the northern part of Kentucky, Covington is a thriving city with an estimated population of 41,611. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Kentucky.

Covington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.16 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,162 residents per square mile.

📰 Covington News Today

• Police: 1 person killed in early-morning shooting at Covington gas station; suspect arrested WLWT · Oct 10
• City of Covington celebrates opening of K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park at Hands Pike Park The City of Covington, KY (.gov) · Oct 7
• Man killed in deadly shooting at Covington gas station, suspect arrested FOX 56 News · Oct 10
• 'We're always ready': Covington police prepared for BLINK enforcement amid new open container rules WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Oct 8
• Feature film 'The Red Head' seeking principal actors in Northern Kentucky WKRC · Oct 7

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Covington Unique

• One of the 5 largest cities in Kentucky (#5 statewide).
• One of 11 places in the US named Covington — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 41,611.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Covington

• Bob Evans — american
• Frisch's Big Boy — burger
• Harmon's BBQ — barbecue
• Snappy Tomato Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Covington

• Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
• Chapman Vocational Education Center
• Covington Adult High School
• Ft Wright Elementary School
• Glenn O Swing Elementary
• Holmes High School
• Holmes Middle School
• John G Carlisle Elementary
• Latonia Elementary School
• Ninth District Elementary
• Ryland Heights Elementary School
• Sixth District Elementary School
• Taylor Mill Elementary School
• Transformational Learning Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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