The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Somerset county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 0.6%. The overall influence score for Somerset is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Somerset, 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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Somerset County is located in south-central Pennsylvania and is part of the Johnstown Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Somerset County was 77,569. The median age of the population is 42.5 years old. The racial makeup of Somerset County is 96.2% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.
Somerset County has a rural feel with rolling hills and many farms and fields. The average household income is $45,842 and the poverty rate is 12%. There are numerous small towns throughout the county with a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and apartments. The cost of living in Somerset County is slightly below the national average and housing costs are significantly lower than other parts of Pennsylvania.
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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