The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Holmes county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 52.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 74% and the area covered by water is 1.27%. The overall influence score for Holmes is 8.
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Holmes County is located in the Florida Panhandle and has a population of 19,927 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The median household income is $24,818, which is significantly below the national average. Approximately 29% of the population is below the poverty line. The racial makeup of the county is 71.3% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 3.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races.
The majority of Holmes County residents live in rural areas, with over 75% of households living in non-metropolitan areas as of 2018. Homeownership rates are low, with 53.2% of households owning their own homes and 46.8% renting them.
The median age in Holmes County is 41 years old and the gender distribution is split almost evenly between men and women at 49.6% and 50.4%, respectively.
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