The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Sunflower county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 44.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 1.9%. The overall influence score for Sunflower is 7.
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Sunflower County is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta region. It is a rural and predominantly African American county with a population of 29,450 residents. The median household income is $26,868, and the poverty rate is 33.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.
Sunflower County has a high concentration of public housing and low-income housing developments. Many of these homes are older and in need of repair. There are also many dilapidated buildings and abandoned houses throughout the county. Additionally, there are several industrial sites that have been abandoned.
The majority of the population lives in small towns and unincorporated communities, and there is limited access to basic services such as healthcare, grocery stores, and banks. Public transportation is also limited.
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