The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Gates county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 42.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 78% and the area covered by water is 1.45%. The overall influence score for Gates is 4.
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Gates County is a rural county located in northeastern North Carolina. According to the US Census Bureau, the population of Gates County was estimated at 12,556 in 2019. The median household income is $36,838 and the median age is 43.7 years.
The majority of the population is White (71.3%), followed by African American (25%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), and American Indian (1.2%). The poverty rate is 25.4%.
The living conditions in Gates County are generally considered to be substandard. The area has limited access to health care and educational resources, and the unemployment rate is significantly higher than the national average. There are also limited job opportunities, and many residents rely on farming and fishing for their livelihoods. In addition, housing is often overcrowded and in need of repair in some parts of the county.
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