The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Gilmer county is rated a 2. 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 0.01%. The overall influence score for Gilmer is 9.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Gilmer, West Virginia 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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Gilmer County is located in the north-western part of the state of West Virginia. According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the county has a population of 8,665 with a median age of 42.2 years. The racial makeup of Gilmer County is 98.2% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races.
The median household income in Gilmer County is $31,717 and 21.6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.
The living conditions in Gilmer County are generally considered to be below average for the state of West Virginia as a whole, with a lower than average median household income and higher poverty rate than other counties in the state. However, Gilmer County does have access to quality healthcare services and educational institutions such as Glenville State College and West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
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
(304) 284-4860 | (855) 859-1834 fax