The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Marengo county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 47.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.59%. The overall influence score for Marengo is 8.
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Marengo County is located in the west-central region of Alabama. As of 2020, the population was 21,233, with an estimated median household income of $32,919. The racial makeup of the county is 63.1% African American, 33.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from two or more races.
The living conditions in Marengo County vary considerably depending on the location within the county. While some communities are relatively prosperous and have access to basic services like healthcare and education, other communities in the county are facing economic hardship and lack basic services such as clean water and sewage systems. The poverty rate of Marengo County is 28.1%, which is higher than the national average of 13%. There are also disparities in educational attainment with only 73% of adults having a high school diploma compared to 87% for the rest of Alabama.
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.