The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Northampton county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 40.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 78% and the area covered by water is 2.57%. The overall influence score for Northampton is 9.
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Northampton County is located in the northeastern part of North Carolina and is part of the Roanoke-Chowan region. As of the 2019 census, the population was 22,184. The median household income was $35,743, and the median age was 40.9 years.
Northampton County is primarily rural, with a majority of its land used for farming. There are no large cities in the county; the largest town is Jackson, with a population of around 1,600. The economy of Northampton County is largely agricultural, with tobacco, corn, soybeans and other crops being important to the local economy.
The living conditions in Northampton County are generally good. The poverty rate is 18%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 19%. There is access to healthcare through local hospitals and clinics, and many residents have access to high-speed internet and other modern amenities.
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