The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Suwannee county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 54.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 75% and the area covered by water is 0.62%. The overall influence score for Suwannee is 8.
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Suwannee County is located in north-central Florida and is part of the Big Bend region. As of 2019, the population was 42,619, making it the 81st most populous county in Florida. The population is approximately 43% White, 44% Black/African American, 4% Hispanic/Latino, and 8% other.
The median household income is $40,737, slightly below the state average of $52,594. The poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than the state's rate of 14.3%.
The majority of residents live in rural areas or small towns. The most populous city in Suwannee County is Live Oak, with a population of 6,514. Other towns include Branford (1,204), Wellborn (1,000), McAlpin (396), and O'Brien (191).
The climate in Suwannee County is humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from 54 degrees F in January to 89 degrees F in July. The average annual rainfall is 55 inches.
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