The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Barbour county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 48.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 2.17%. The overall influence score for Barbour is 5.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Barbour, Alabama with a blue border. Regions of Alabama that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Alabama. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Barbour County is located in southeastern Alabama and is part of the state's Black Belt region. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Barbour County was 27,544 with a median age of 41.2 years old.
Approximately 60% of the population is African American and 37% is White. The county has a poverty rate of 28%, significantly higher than the national average of 11%. The median household income is $32,285, which is below the state median of $50,044 and less than half of the national median of $63,179.
The county's unemployment rate is 6.5%, slightly higher than the national average of 3.7%. There are few large employers in Barbour County; most industries are small businesses or family-owned farms.
Living conditions in Barbour County vary greatly from area to area. Some communities have modern amenities such as running water and electricity, while other areas lack even these basic necessities. Many residents live in substandard housing and lack access to affordable health care and transportation services.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
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334-279-3400
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