The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Dauphin county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 30.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 5.78%. The overall influence score for Dauphin is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Dauphin, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. 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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Dauphin County is located in south-central Pennsylvania, and is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan statistical area. As of 2020, the population of Dauphin County was estimated to be 278,832. The county is predominantly white (83.7%), followed by Black or African American (9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%), and Asian (2.5%).
The median household income in Dauphin County is $67,621, and the median home value is $180,500. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with 16% of children living in poverty.
The cost of living in Dauphin County is slightly higher than the national average, but still affordable. Housing costs are relatively affordable, with the median rent being approximately $1,100 per month. The unemployment rate in the county is 4.3%.
Overall, Dauphin County has a diverse population with a variety of living conditions and economic opportunities.
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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