The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Montgomery county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 44.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.25%. The overall influence score for Montgomery is 8.
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Montgomery County is located in the south-central region of Mississippi and has an estimated population of 10,852 people. The population is 54.6% African American, 43.8% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 0.5% from other races. The median household income is $25,531, and the median home value is $67,500.
The county has a rural feel with most residents living in small towns and villages scattered across the area. The poverty rate is high at 31.3%, with many families living in substandard housing and without access to basic necessities such as running water and electricity. The unemployment rate is also high at 13.2%. Education levels are lower than the state average with only 18.7% of residents having a bachelor's degree or higher.
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