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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Dare county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 45.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 78% and the area covered by water is 75.0%. The overall influence score for Dare is 8.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Dare, North Carolina with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Dare County is located in the northeastern part of North Carolina and is home to a population of 33,920 people (as of 2019). The county is made up of several small towns and communities that include Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Nags Head, Rodanthe and Wanchese.
The median age in Dare County is 49.1 years old while the median household income is $53,723. The poverty rate is 11.3%. The racial makeup of the county is 88.2% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Native American, and 1.5% Asian.
The climate in Dare County is temperate with an average temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 43 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months. The area experiences very mild winters and hot summers with an average of 60 inches of precipitation throughout the year.
The living conditions in Dare County are generally quite good with access to education and healthcare services as well as recreational activities such as fishing and boating on the nearby Outer Banks. The cost of living in Dare County is slightly above the national average but still lower than many other parts of North Carolina.
The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Carolina
State Director's Office: 919-873-2015
Business Programs: 919-873-2040
Community Programs: 919-873-2030
Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050
Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051