The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Fayette county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 43.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 0.25%. The overall influence score for Fayette is 6.
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Fayette County, Alabama is a largely rural area located in the west-central part of the state. As of 2019, the population of Fayette County was 17,649, with 82.2% of the population being White (non-Hispanic) and 18.1% being Black or African American. The median household income for Fayette County is $42,903, which is lower than the national average of $61,937.
The majority of residents in Fayette County live in rural areas, and the area has a significant poverty rate. As of 2019, 16.6% of people living in Fayette County were living below the poverty line, which is higher than both the national average (10.5%) and the state average (16%).
The quality of housing in Fayette County is also lower than the national average. In 2018, only 74% of housing units were occupied by their owners while 26% were rented out. The median value for housing units in Fayette County was $87,400 compared to the national median of $231,200.
In addition to lower incomes and poorer housing conditions, Fayette County also has a higher rate of unemployment than both the state and national averages. In 2019, the unemployment rate for Fayette County was 5.1%, which is higher than both the Alabama average (4%) and the U.S. average (3.7%).
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-279-3400
Alabama USDA Rural Development programs are administered through 8 Area Offices. For information or to file an application, contact the Area Office serving your county.