The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Jefferson Davis county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 48.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.17%. The overall influence score for Jefferson Davis is 9.
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Jefferson Davis County is located in South Mississippi, on the Gulf Coast. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,487. The racial makeup of the county was 65.2% White, 31.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,868 and the median income for a family was $33,043. About 19.9% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 25.9% of those age 65 or over.
The majority of people living in Jefferson Davis County live in rural areas; most of these households are classified as low-income families and many lack basic amenities such as running water and electricity. The average home value is $67,000 and the median rent is $621 per month. Approximately 33% of residents have no health insurance and 14% are unemployed.
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