The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Taylor county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 30.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 1.66%. The overall influence score for Taylor is 8.
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Taylor County is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Taylor County was 16,895. The racial makeup of the county was 96.1% White, 1.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in Taylor County was $36,052 and the median income for a family was $44,886. The per capita income for the county was $16,954. About 9.7% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Taylor County is a rural area that is characterized by wooded hills and valleys with small towns and villages scattered throughout the county. The primary industry in Taylor County is coal mining and timber harvesting, although there are also some small manufacturing industries located here as well. The living conditions in Taylor County are typical for a rural area with many small towns and villages that lack modern services and infrastructure and have limited access to health care and education resources.
USDA Rural Development programs are delivered through eleven offices in West Virginia. For more information, please contact the specific program area or the office nearest to you.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of West Virginia
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1550 Earl Core Road, Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505
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