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Introduction to Covington, Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is located 6 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Covington contains a population of approximately 43,370.
Covington History
The city of Covington was founded in the year 1815. The land was named by the Kentucky General Assembly. At the time of incorporation, Covington was a part of the Campbell County. The German immigrants resulted in the growth in the city’s population after 1830. The resurgence has continued and in the 21st century Covington has originated as an appropriate place to live.
Covington and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Covington
Tourists may visit the parks including Goebels Park and Devou Park which provide various recreational facilities. Spence Church and Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption are among the local churches. Tourists interested in wild life can visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. One may also take a trip to the Newport Aquarium.
Covington Transportation
Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is one of the nearest airports.
Covington Higher Education
Northern Kentucky Technical College and Southwestern College of Business are among the local colleges. Residents can also avail higher education from Xavier University.
Covington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Covington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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