The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Macon county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 69.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 37.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.58%. The overall influence score for Macon is 8.
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Macon County is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Macon County was 33,922. The median household income was $36,361 and the median house value was $133,800.
The majority of Macon County residents identify as White (84.3%), followed by African American (12.3%), Native American (0.7%), Asian (0.5%), and other races (2.2%). Around one-third of the population is under the age of 18, and the median age is 42 years old.
The living conditions in Macon County vary depending on location and socio-economic status. The county is largely rural, with most of its residents living in small towns and communities along Highway 441, which runs through the Appalachian Mountains. Many residents live in poverty and lack access to basic services like clean water, health care, and education. There are also a number of environmental concerns in Macon County, including air and water pollution, due to its reliance on coal-fired power plants.
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