The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Portsmouth county or independent city is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 40.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 72% and the area covered by water is 13.42%. The overall influence score for Portsmouth is 1.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Portsmouth, Virginia with a blue border. Regions of Virginia that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Virginia. 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 and independent cities. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Portsmouth County is located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, and is part of the Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News metropolitan area. As of 2019, the population of Portsmouth County was 95,943. The racial makeup of the county is 54.4% African American, 37.4% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian, and 0.3% Native American. The median household income in Portsmouth County is $45,960, and the poverty rate is 20.9%.
The majority of Portsmouth County is urbanized, with many neighborhoods containing single-family homes and apartment complexes. There are also several parks and green spaces in the county, providing recreational opportunities for residents. Public transportation is available in the county, and the major highways that run through it allow for easy access to nearby cities and towns.
State and area offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Virginia
State office:
1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 238
Richmond, Va. 23229
Phone: 804-287-1500
Fax: (855) 636-4613
TDD: 804-287-1753