The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Yazoo county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 46.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 1.57%. The overall influence score for Yazoo is 5.
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Yazoo County is located in the Mississippi Delta region of the state. As of 2019, the population was 28,065. The median household income is $30,852 and the median home value is $68,500. The population is largely rural, with 93.5% of residents living outside of urban areas.
The majority of Yazoo County's population is African American (78.1%), followed by White (19.4%), Native American (1.2%), Asian (0.6%), and other (0.7%). The county has a poverty rate of 32.3%, and 16.4% of households are below the federal poverty line.
Living conditions in Yazoo County are generally poor. Most homes lack modern amenities such as air conditioning, indoor plumbing, and internet access. Public transportation is very limited and most residents rely on private vehicles for transportation needs. Access to healthcare is also limited, with only one hospital in the county and no major medical centers nearby.
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