The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Mitchell county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 40.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.31%. The overall influence score for Mitchell is 9.
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Mitchell County is located in the western part of North Carolina. As of 2019, the county had an estimated population of 15,888 people. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races.
The median household income in Mitchell County was $35,923 in 2018 and the per capita income was $20,839. About 18.7% of residents were living below the poverty line.
The unemployment rate in Mitchell County is 5.3%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5.6%. The area is rural and has a low cost of living. Many residents are employed in manufacturing and agriculture, as well as some tourism-related businesses.
The housing stock in Mitchell County is mostly single-family homes with some mobile homes and apartments available for rent. Housing prices are generally affordable compared to other parts of North Carolina.
Overall, Mitchell County is a rural area with a diverse population and a low cost of living compared to other parts of North Carolina.
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