The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Transylvania county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.58%. The overall influence score for Transylvania is 6.
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Transylvania County is located in the western part of North Carolina, in the Appalachian Mountains. The population of Transylvania County is estimated to be 33,090 as of 2020. The racial makeup of the county is 87.5% White, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. The median household income in Transylvania County is $42,299 and the median home value is $203,400.
The living conditions in Transylvania County are rural and mountainous. There are a variety of outdoor recreational activities available in the area such as fishing, camping, hiking and mountain biking. Due to its rural location, there are limited job opportunities and the poverty rate is higher than the state average at 16%. There are also limited health care and educational resources available in the county.
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