Covington: Community & Culture
Community life in Covington is shaped by 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 3.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oklahoma 1.0/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | PERRY CARNEGIE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 336-4721 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 302 N 7TH ST, PERRY OK 73077 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 16.4 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (1)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (3)
Covington Jail
Hoy, R. E., No. 1 Oil Well
Kimmell Barn
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 9 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 5 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Covington+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=73730 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=73730 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=73730 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=73730 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 48 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (7)
Cherokee Strip Museum
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Simpson's Old Time Museum
Leonardo's Children's Museum
Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
Midgley Museum
Splash Zone Waterpark
Attractions (6)
Cherokee Strip Museum
Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
Simpson's Old Time Museum
Leonardo's Children's Museum
Railroad Museum of Oklahoma
Midgley Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 16.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 3.40 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 5 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |