The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Luzerne county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 1.78%. The overall influence score for Luzerne is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Luzerne, 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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Luzerne County is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania and is the sixth most populous county in the state. The population of Luzerne County was estimated to be 316,906 people in 2019. The median age of the population is 43.6 years, and the gender distribution is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The racial makeup of the county is 90.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 1.3% two or more races.
The median household income in Luzerne County is $48,152, and 18.9% of households live below the poverty line. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.
The cost of living in Luzerne County is lower than the national average with a housing index of 87%. The average commute time for workers is 24 minutes, and the unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Overall, Luzerne County has a mix of rural and suburban areas with a variety of housing options available for residents.
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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