The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Yancey 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 0.22%. The overall influence score for Yancey is 6.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Yancey, 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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Yancey County is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. As of 2019, the county had a population of 17,719 people. The racial makeup of Yancey County was 92.2% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.5% from other races.
The median household income in Yancey County was $35,852 in 2018, and the median age was 43.8 years. The poverty rate was 20.6%.
Living conditions in Yancey County are generally rural with much of the population living in small towns. There is limited access to public transportation and most people rely on personal vehicles for transportation. The area has limited access to medical facilities and internet services.
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