The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Jefferson county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 65% and the area covered by water is 0.96%. The overall influence score for Jefferson is 1.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Jefferson, 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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Jefferson County is located in Eastern West Virginia and is part of the Eastern Panhandle region. As of 2019, the county had a population of 53,498. The median household income was $60,228 and the median home value was $236,801. The majority of residents are White (91%), followed by Black or African American (5.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Asian (0.7%), and Native American (0.2%).
The living conditions in Jefferson County vary widely depending on geography. The eastern region of the county is rural, with small towns and villages surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The western part of the county is suburban and more densely populated, with larger cities like Shepherdstown and Charles Town located along the Potomac River. Residents in both areas have access to good schools, quality healthcare, and recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, and cycling.
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