The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Greene county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 49.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 65% and the area covered by water is 0.81%. The overall influence score for Greene is 6.
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Greene County, Mississippi is located in the central part of the state, and is bordered by Washington, Perry, and Wayne counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,400 people, with a population density of 28.7 people per square mile.
The county is majority African American (71.2%), followed by White (26.6%), and other races (2.2%). The median household income is $25,935, and the median family income is $33,818. 21.6% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The county has one school district and two private schools, with a total of five schools serving about 3,000 students. The county also has several churches, businesses and community organizations.
The living conditions in Greene County are generally poor compared to the rest of the state. Housing is often substandard or dilapidated, with many residents living in trailer parks or mobile homes. Many people rely on government assistance to make ends meet and unemployment is higher than the state average.
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