The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Graham county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 37.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 3.16%. The overall influence score for Graham is 9.
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Graham County is located in the western part of North Carolina, near the Tennessee border. As of 2019, the population of Graham County was estimated to be 8,000 people, with a median age of 44.3 years. About 85% of the population is white and 15% are from other races and ethnicities. The median household income is $31,819 and the poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national average. The majority of the population (58%) is spread out over rural areas.
The living conditions in Graham County are mostly rural, with limited access to basic services such as healthcare, transportation, education, and employment opportunities. There is a lack of affordable housing and a high rate of unemployment. The county also faces environmental challenges due to its proximity to coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources.
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