The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Union county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 43.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 0.33%. The overall influence score for Union is 8.
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Union County, Mississippi is located in the northeastern part of the state and has a population of 27,134 people. The median age is 37.6 years with a gender makeup that is almost evenly split between males and females. The racial makeup of the county is 77.3% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races.
The median household income in Union County is $35,829 and the median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate is 27.7%. About 24% of the population speaks a language other than English at home.
The living conditions in Union County are generally considered to be rural, with a significant portion of the population living in rural areas and small towns. There are some larger cities in the county such as New Albany and Myrtle, but most of the population lives in smaller towns and rural areas where access to basic services like healthcare and education can be limited.
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