Covington Texas Map

About Covington, Texas

Covington is a locality in Hill County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 274. The population density is 138.2 people per km². Covington is located at 32.1785°N, 97.2581°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76636.

Covington rests in the gentle curve of North Texas prairie, a landscape defined by the sweeping expanses of grassland that roll towards the horizon with a soft, persistent grace. It lies 13.9 miles south-southeast of Cleburne, TX (from Cleburne, TX: bearing 147°T), and is situated 7.8 miles southwest of Grandview. Here, the sky feels impossibly vast, a boundless canvas of shifting blues and grays that paints the land with a luminous, ever-changing light, particularly in the hushed hours of late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, attenuated shadows across the fields. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked soil and distant mesquite. Pockets of sturdy oak trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade and a welcome contrast to the open sky. This is a place where the wind seems to whisper secrets across the plains, a constant, invisible presence shaping the contours of the land. The roots of Covington run deep into the fertile soil of early Texas settlement, a history that whispers from the weathered facades of its older buildings and the quiet dignity of its main street. Originally established as a farming community, its economy has long been tied to the land, with agriculture and ranching forming the bedrock of its livelihood for generations. While the broader region has seen shifts in industry, Covington retains a palpable connection to its agrarian heritage, a steady pulse that beats beneath the surface of its everyday life. Travelers passing through often remark on the unhurried pace, the genuine smiles of its residents, and the sense of a community that values connection and tradition. It is a place where the past is not a forgotten relic but a living presence, informing the character and enduring spirit of Covington.

About This Covington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Covington, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.178483, -97.258068. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Covington and Hill County.

Detailed location data for Covington includes the ZIP code (76636), telephone area code (325), county seat of Hill County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Covington Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Covington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.