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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Blair county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 28.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 0.25%. The overall influence score for Blair is 2.
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Blair County is located in central Pennsylvania, and is part of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Blair County was 127,089 in 2019. The median age is 41 years, and the population is spread out evenly between men and women.
The median household income for Blair County is $50,906. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national average. The unemployment rate in Blair County is 4.2%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 4.3%.
The cost of living in Blair County is below the national average. The median home value is $123,100, and the median rent is $722 per month.
Blair County has a variety of recreational activities to offer, from skiing and snowboarding at Blue Knob ski area to hiking and camping at Canoe Creek State Park. There are also numerous restaurants, shops, galleries and museums throughout the county.
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Pennsylvania
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