What are the schools like in Covel, WV?

School district data for Covel is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Covel?

The median household income in Covel, WV is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Covel, WV?

Covel has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.0 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Covel, WV?

Covel has a violent crime rate of 289.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 225.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Covel, WV a Good Place to Live?

Covel is a small town of 112 in West Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Covel's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Covel metro area.

Metric	Covel, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Covel's violent crime rate is 289.3 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

289.3 /100k

Property Crime

225.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Covel, WV	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Covel sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 20.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Covel, WV
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	20.0"

Demographics

Metric	Covel, WV	National Avg
Population	112	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bud, WV 4 mi Crumpler, WV 5 mi Corinne, WV 6 mi Matoaka, WV 7 mi Mullens, WV 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Covel

Covel, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24719

Covel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Covel, WV affordable or expensive?

Covel has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Covel, WV?

Covel's violent crime rate is 289.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 225.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Covel?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Covel, WV a good place to live?

Covel, WV has a population of 112, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Covel?

Covel averages 42.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 20.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Covel?

Covel, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24719.

What is the population of Covel?

The population of Covel, West Virginia is 112 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Covel?

Key numbers for living in Covel: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Covel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.