The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Claiborne county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 46.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 71% and the area covered by water is 2.92%. The overall influence score for Claiborne is 6.
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Claiborne County is located in southwestern Mississippi and is part of the Mississippi Delta region. The county has a population of 9,485 people, with a median age of 37.9 years. The racial makeup of the county is 57.7% African American, 40.2% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.4% from other races. The poverty rate in Claiborne County is 32.4%, with 23.7% of children living in poverty.
The median household income in Claiborne County is $29,868, which is significantly lower than the national average of $60,293. The unemployment rate in the county is 8.1%, compared to the national average of 3.6%. The average travel time to work for residents of Claiborne County is 24 minutes, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22 minutes.
The housing stock in Claiborne County is mostly made up of single-family homes, with an estimated 70% of all housing units being owner-occupied. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the county is $66,400, which is significantly lower than the national median value of $181,200.
Overall, the demographics and living conditions in Claiborne County are characterized by relatively low incomes and high levels of poverty, as well as a large percentage of African American residents.
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