The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Braxton county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 33.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.52%. The overall influence score for Braxton is 9.
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Braxton County is a rural county located in the Appalachian region of West Virginia. According to the US Census Bureau, the population of Braxton County was 14,523 in 2019. The median household income for Braxton County was $34,054 in 2017, and the poverty rate was 26.2%.
The majority of Braxton County residents are white (96.1%), followed by Black or African American (1.9%) and Native American (0.5%). The majority of residents are over 45 years old (51%), while only 25% are under 18 years old.
Living conditions in Braxton County are generally quite poor. Many homes lack both indoor plumbing and electricity, and unemployment rates are high. There is limited access to mental health care, and many people lack access to public transportation and healthy food options.
USDA Rural Development programs are delivered through eleven offices in West Virginia. For more information, please contact the specific program area or the office nearest to you.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of West Virginia
State Office
1550 Earl Core Road, Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505
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