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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, Columbia county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 27.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 64% and the area covered by water is 0.87%. The overall influence score for Columbia is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Columbia, Pennsylvania 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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Columbia County, Pennsylvania is a rural county located in the eastern part of the state. It has a population of approximately 64,000 people, with a median age of 46 years. The majority of the population is white (95%), with small percentages of African American (3%), Asian (0.3%), and other races (1%).
The median household income for Columbia County is $55,936, and the median home value is $173,900. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with about 5,200 people living below the poverty line.
The county has a mix of urban and rural areas, with most people living in small towns or rural hamlets. The county is also home to several state parks and forests, as well as a number of lakes and streams. The climate is humid continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
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
For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov
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