The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Preston county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 31.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 72% and the area covered by water is 0.47%. The overall influence score for Preston is 8.
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Preston County is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. According to the 2018 U.S. Census, the county has a population of 33,520 with a median age of 44.3 years and a median household income of $41,539. The population is predominantly Caucasian (93.7%) with a small (1.1%) African American population, and an even smaller population of Native Americans, Asians and Hispanic/Latino residents.
The county is largely rural and mountainous, with only around 11% of the land being used for agriculture or forestry. Areas with access to major highways are more heavily populated, as is the area around the cities of Kingwood, Terra Alta and Bruceton Mills. Poverty levels in Preston County are higher than the state average, with 15% of people living below the poverty line compared to 12% statewide. Housing options are limited in Preston County; there is an estimated vacancy rate of 14%, which is significantly higher than the state average of 8%. The majority of housing stock consists of single-family homes or mobile homes.
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
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1550 Earl Core Road, Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505
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