The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Surry county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.23%. The overall influence score for Surry is 6.
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Surry County is located in the northwestern part of North Carolina, about 100 miles northwest of Charlotte. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Surry County totaled 73,673 in 2019. The population is predominantly white (90.6%), with African Americans making up 6.7%, and other races making up 2.7%. The median household income in Surry County is $45,936, which is slightly lower than the national median of $61,937.
The poverty rate in Surry County is 17.1%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%. The unemployment rate in Surry County is 5.1%, which is lower than the national average of 6.7%.
The majority of people in Surry County live in rural areas, with only 22% living in urban areas. The cost of living in Surry County is slightly lower than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 compared to the national average of 100.
The housing market in Surry County is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $156,500, and an average rent of $934 per month.
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