The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Mercer county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 73% and the area covered by water is 0.05%. The overall influence score for Mercer is 7.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Mercer, 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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Mercer County is located in the Appalachian region of West Virginia and is part of the Bluefield metropolitan area. It has a population of 64,783 people, with 91.3% identifying as white and 6.5% identifying as African American. The median household income is $37,284 and 22.7% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The living conditions in Mercer County vary greatly depending on location. In rural areas, poverty and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare, education and infrastructure are common. However, in more affluent areas, living conditions tend to be better.
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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