What are the schools like in Cove, OR?

Cove is served primarily by Cove SD 15. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Cove?

The median household income in Cove, OR is $66,382 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Cove, OR?

Cove has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.2 inches.

Cove, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cove, OR affordable or expensive?

Cove's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cove is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $218,900 and the median rent is $995 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cove, OR?

Cove has a violent crime rate of 190.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1896.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cove, OR a Good Place to Live?

Cove is a small town of 676 in Oregon, with a median household income of $66,382 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Cove stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cove city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.8

Cove's overall cost of living index is 98.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cove costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cove, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$218,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$995	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,382	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cove's violent crime rate is 190.1 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

190.1 /100k

Property Crime

1896.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cove is served primarily by Cove SD 15. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cove, OR	National Avg
School District	Cove SD 15	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cove sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cove, OR
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	24.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.2"

Demographics

Metric	Cove, OR	National Avg
Population	676	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union, OR 7 mi Island City, OR 12 mi La Grande, OR 14 mi Imbler, OR 14 mi Summerville, OR 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Cove

Cove, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97824

Cove vs Other Cities

Cove, OR vs Union, OR Cove, OR vs Island City, OR Cove, OR vs La Grande, OR Cove, OR vs Imbler, OR Cove, OR vs Summerville, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove, OR affordable or expensive?

Cove's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cove roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $218,900 and median rent is $995/month.

What is the crime rate in Cove, OR?

Cove's violent crime rate is 190.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1896.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cove?

Public schools in Cove are operated by Cove SD 15. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cove, OR a good place to live?

Cove, OR has a population of 676, a median household income of $66,382, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cove?

Cove averages 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches with about 16.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cove?

Cove, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97824.

What is the population of Cove?

The population of Cove, Oregon is 676 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cove?

Key numbers for living in Cove: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $218,900, median household income $66,382, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.