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 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 53.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 74% and the area covered by water is 5.84%. The overall influence score for Washington is 6.
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Washington County is located in the Panhandle region of Florida. According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an estimated population of 25,824. The racial makeup of Washington County was 70.5% White, 23.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Washington County was $31,943 and the median income for a family was $40,688 (in 2017). About 19.5% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.2% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.
The county has an area of 971 square miles and is mostly rural with small towns scattered throughout its landscape. Agriculture is one of its main industries with farms producing peanuts, corn, cotton and hay among other crops as well as livestock such as cows, hogs and poultry. The county also has a few large manufacturing plants which provide jobs to many local residents.
The cost of living in Washington County is relatively low with housing being one of the most affordable in Florida with an average price per square foot at $77 (as compared to the state average of $123). Utilities are also fairly inexpensive with an average cost for electricity at about 10 cents per kWh (compared to the national average of 12 cents).
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