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Covington Township’s story
Covington Township in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 3 maps from 1965 on.
Explore the history →Covington TownshipPA
Trash & recyclingPopulation
2,286
2025 Census estimate · +3.3% since 2020
Median home value
$266K
Census ACS
Household income
$100K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
1,805
A job hub
Is Covington Township a good place to live?
Covington Township’s best subject grades are an A for schools and an A− for incomes and the outdoors; its weakest is a C for cost of living. On hazard risk, just 27 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns do better. Covington Township is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 74% of U.S. towns. Only 8 of the 1,038 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower July high than Covington Township. 14% of the land in Covington Township is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Pinchot State Forest, at 1,289 acres. Covington Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Covington Township stand out
Where Covington Township beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,805
Residents who work887
Work
2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
North Pocono SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| North Pocono HS | 9–12 | 915 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,713 people come to Covington Township for work
Where Covington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,805jobs based in Covington Township
10%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Covington Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Covington Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 2% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsBased on how pupils do in exams and testsAOpen →Jobs & incomeIncomes and work beat most townsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 2.5% of households have no car; 5.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $266K, 4.1 years of the Scranton metro’s $65K median household incomeCOpen →HealthGeisinger-Community Medical Center 10.4 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsBetter than most of the towns comparedA−Open →HistoryGraded on historic places and the town’s ageCOpen →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 66 attractions →Lake Wallenpaupack and 27 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Covington Township. Close and well known come first.
16 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
11 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
19 mi Ski areaCamelback Mountain Resort37 runs · 804 ft vertical
21 mi State parkHickory Run State Park
40 mi State parkRicketts Glen State Park
28 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Camelback Mountain Resort: Calzarette at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Hickory Run State Park: Mtruch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ricketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Covington Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Covington Township, and how to reach them.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Water Co MoscowNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpCovington Township Recycling CenterDrop-offTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLackawanna County Board of ElectionsLackawanna County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes18444, 1842418444 58% · 18424 42%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Covington Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
A job hub: Covington Township has 2.0 jobs for every working resident and draws in 1,713 commuters
Most people who work leave Covington Township to do it: just 10% work in town. Jobs based in Covington Township grew to 1,805 in 2023, 422 more than in 2013. Its middle household income is $100,000. The top destinations are Scranton (13%), Dunmore (5%) and Moscow (5%).
10%work in town
| Covington Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Covington Township10%
Scranton13%
Dunmore5%
Moscow5%
Moosic2%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,805
jobs based in Covington Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
Covington Township’s public schools outperform 86% of Pennsylvania districts
Its one school is below. The public schools here belong to North Pocono SD. The largest public high school is North Pocono HS, with 915 students.
86%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pocono HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 915 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
In Covington Township, the FEMA risk score runs lower than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
66% of Covington Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 9%. Paid flood insurance claims here since 1996: 4. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 98% of U.S. communities.
2risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHurricanes
4
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Covington Township stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a typical January night there is colder
Winters in Covington Township are chilly and summers pleasant, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 78° and January nights drop to 15°.
78°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring34–54°
Summer55–76°
Fall39–58°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
78°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsA−
Covington Township has set aside 13.8% of its land for conservation
11 miles of trail wind through 7 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Covington Township: 7, covering 1,813 acres.
13.8%conserved
13.8%
conserved · 2,100 of 15,222 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Van Fleets Grove | 1.1 mi | 286 |
| 2. Moffat Park | 0.9 mi | 39 |
| 3. Pinchot State Forest | 0.5 mi | 1,289 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in Covington Township than across Pennsylvania
Among residents in Covington Township, 24% are under 18. Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). The town has grown 3.3% since 2020, to 2,286 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Here, 42% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 35% in Pennsylvania as a whole.
42.3median age · PA 40.9
| Covington Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 29% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 24% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 21% | 18% |
Covington TownshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college8%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate19%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.8 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 87% are women (PA 50%).
| Covington Township | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.1% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.2% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 8.1% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.9% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.7% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,300, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB−
Covington Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
For adults in Covington Township, the share who have diabetes is 12%. On the CDC’s 26 measures, Covington Township is ahead of Pennsylvania on 3 and behind on 4. Two figures for adults in the town: 17% smoke cigarettes, 18% binge drink.
52%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Covington Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better19 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Covington Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 79.2% |
| More adults with arthritis | 35.7% | 30.4% |
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
10.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Covington Township
18pages on Covington Township
The big questions
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Covington Township
Yeshivath Beth MosheUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Scranton10.6 mi$10,600 tuitionUniversity of ScrantonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Scranton11.1 mi$53,983 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State ScrantonUniversity or college · Public · Dunmore11.7 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Covington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Covington Township
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Covington Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,206 as of the 2020 Census. Mayor: Gracie Short
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,831 ft
Covington Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Covington Township.
Madison TownshipClifton TownshipSpring Brook TownshipMoscowCovington Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Township | — | — | C | — | A | B− |
| Madison Township | #568 | B | C | — | A | B |
| Clifton Township | — | — | C | — | A | B− |
| Spring Brook Township | #641 | B | C+ | — | A | B |
| Moscow | — | — | C | — | A | A |
Covington Township, Clifton Township and Moscow have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Covington Township, Madison Township, Clifton Township, Spring Brook Township and Moscow report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Covington Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Covington Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Covington Township, PA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.