The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Hinds county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 47.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 71% and the area covered by water is 0.93%. The overall influence score for Hinds is 2.
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Hinds County, Mississippi is located in the western part of the state, and has a population of 245,285 people according to the latest census. The racial makeup of the county is 53.1% African American, 44.7% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income is $37,676, with 25.4% of the population living below the poverty line.
Housing conditions are relatively poor in Hinds County. Nearly 40% of all housing units are classified as substandard, meaning they are in need of major repairs or upgrades. Additionally, around 28% of households are considered to be overcrowded.
The unemployment rate in Hinds County is 6.6%, higher than the national average of 4%. This is likely due to a lack of job opportunities in the area and a low educational attainment rate. Only 20% of residents have a college degree or higher.
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