The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Morgan county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 31.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 65% and the area covered by water is 0.29%. The overall influence score for Morgan is 6.
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Morgan County, West Virginia is a rural county located in the eastern panhandle of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population of Morgan County was 17,541. The median household income was $44,410 and the median family income was $50,846. The median age of residents was 42.6 years.
In terms of living conditions, Morgan County has a high poverty rate, nearly 18 percent. Sadly, that is almost double the national average. This is due in part to a lack of employment opportunities and an aging population with limited access to higher education and technical training. The unemployment rate in Morgan County stands at 6 percent, one of the highest in West Virginia.
The largest industries in Morgan County are healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The county also has a significant agricultural sector with some farmers earning their livelihoods from small-scale farming operations. Education levels are low with only 21 percent of adults holding a bachelors degree or higher, compared to 28 percent nationally.
Overall, Morgan County is an economically challenged area with limited access to services and resources that could help improve the quality of life for its citizens.
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