The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Raleigh county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 70.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 31.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 72% and the area covered by water is 0.4%. The overall influence score for Raleigh is 7.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Raleigh, 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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Raleigh County is located in the southern part of West Virginia and has a population of 78,859 people. The median age for the county is 41.3 years, with 23.2% of the population being under the age of 18. The racial makeup of Raleigh County is 91.1% White, 5.3% Black or African-American, 0.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. The median household income for Raleigh County is $42,116 and 20.2% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The housing in Raleigh County consists primarily of single family homes and apartments. The most common type of housing in Raleigh County is detached houses, which make up around 70% of all housing units in the county. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in Raleigh County is $114,600 and the median gross rent is $772 per month.
Raleigh County is a rural area that offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking trails and camping parks. It also has numerous historic sites and museums for visitors to explore including the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Tamarack: The Best Of West Virginia arts & crafts center.
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