The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Washington county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 47.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 0.72%. The overall influence score for Washington is 6.
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Washington County, Alabama is located in the southeast part of the state. As of 2019, the population was 18,651, with an estimated median household income of $35,076. The racial makeup of Washington County is 60.2% White, 36.4% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races.
The living conditions in Washington County vary widely depending on location and socioeconomic status. The majority of residents live in rural areas and many struggle to make ends meet due to poverty and low wages. In addition, there are pockets of concentrated poverty throughout the county where access to basic necessities such as food and medical care are limited or nonexistent. The unemployment rate is high at 8%, with only 76% of the population aged 25 and over having completed high school or obtained a GED diploma. There is also a lack of affordable housing in Washington County which contributes to the overall poverty rate in the area.
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.