The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Madison county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 36.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.48%. The overall influence score for Madison is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Madison, 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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Madison County is located in the western part of North Carolina, and as of 2019, its population was estimated to be 21,723. The median household income was $34,927, and the poverty rate was 22.9%.
The racial composition of Madison County was 58.2% White, 34.7% African American, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American.
Living conditions in Madison County are generally rural and agricultural. The area is home to many family farms and small towns with limited access to healthcare and other services. The unemployment rate is higher than the state average, and many of the residents rely on government assistance programs to make ends meet.
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