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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Hampden county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 27.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 2.47%. The overall influence score for Hampden is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Hampden, Massachusetts with a blue border. Regions of Massachusetts that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Massachusetts. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Hampden County is located in the western part of Massachusetts and is home to an estimated 478,669 people. The population is largely white (84.5%), followed by Black/African American (7.9%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), Asian (2.6%), and multiracial (1.4%). The median household income is $62,527, with a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The living conditions in Hampden County vary greatly depending on the town. Springfield, the largest city in the county, has a significantly higher poverty rate than the rest of the county at 27%. Other towns such as Longmeadow, Wilbraham, and East Longmeadow are more affluent and have lower poverty rates.
Hampden County has a mix of suburban and rural areas, with much of the county's landscape being made up of hills and woodlands. The area is known for its many public parks and outdoor recreation areas, as well as its numerous historical sites.
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