The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Henderson county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.27%. The overall influence score for Henderson is 6.
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Henderson County, North Carolina is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and has a population of 111,769. The majority of the population is white (84.2%) followed by African American (10.9%), Native American (1.5%), Asian (1.3%), and Hispanic (1.8%). The median household income is $48,447 and the median age is 44.2 years old.
The county is largely rural with most people living in small towns and villages. The largest town is Hendersonville, with a population of 15,097, followed by Fletcher (7,187), Mills River (6,352), and Flat Rock (4,774). The area is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.
The county has a low cost of living compared to other areas in North Carolina and the United States as a whole. The housing market is affordable with the median home value being $203,000. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.
The county has ample access to health care facilities and services, including multiple hospitals and clinics. Education opportunities are also available with public schools, private schools, and colleges located nearby.
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