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There are 29 USDA backed residential loans in Hickman county with an average loan balance of $61,580. Over 82% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $66,000. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,436 SqFt. Hickman county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Hickman County is roughly 655 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Hickman County is 9. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Beelerton   •   Beulah   •   *Clinton   •   *Columbus   •   Fulgham   •   Hailwell   •   Moscow   •   New Cypress   •   Nichols   •   Oakton   •   Old Cypress   •   South Columbus   •   Spring Hill

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Hickman County.

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Hickman County is located in the southwestern region of the great state of Kentucky. It was established on April 19, 1821, with land taken from Caldwell County. The county was named in honor of Captain Paschal Hickman, a Kentucky native who fought and died during the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812.

The county seat is Clinton, which was founded by James Cardwell in 1820 and originally called "Cardwellton." In 1822, the city was renamed in honor of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, who was instrumental in the construction of the Erie Canal.

One major event in Hickman County's history was the formation of its neighboring county, Fulton, on April 1, 1845. The change occurred when the western portion of Hickman County was carved away to create Fulton County, reducing the size of Hickman County.

As for the geography of the area, Hickman County is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west, making it part of the larger Mississippi River floodplain. This has contributed to the county's rich agricultural history, with fertile farmland for growing crops such as corn, soybeans, and tobacco.

An interesting fact about Hickman County is that it was the site of an ancient Native American ceremonial ground known as the Chucalissa Indian Village, which was excavated during the 1930s. Artifacts discovered at the site suggest that it was used by the Mississippian culture from around 1000 to 1600 AD. The Chucalissa Indian Village is now part of a larger archaeological site called Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, which is open to visitors.

Overall, Hickman County, Kentucky, has a rich history that showcases the region's agricultural heritage and its connection to the Mississippi River, as well as its deeper history as a site of Native American culture.


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