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There are 101 USDA backed residential loans in Bates county with an average loan balance of $94,397. Over 72% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $94,715. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,355 SqFt. Bates 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 Bates County is roughly 2,207 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Bates County is 4. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Adrian   •   Altona   •   *Amoret   •   *Amsterdam   •   Ballard   •   Burdett   •   *Butler   •   Crescent Hill   •   *Foster   •   Hudson   •   *Hume   •   Johnstown   •   Lacyville   •   Mayesburg   •   *Merwin   •   Mulberry   •   Nyhart   •   Papinville   •   *Passaic   •   Pleasant Gap   •   Prairie City   •   *Rich Hill   •   *Rockville   •   Rucker   •   Sprague   •   Spruce   •   Virginia   •   Worland

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 Bates County.

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Bates County, located in the great state of Missouri, has a rich history dating back to its formation on January 29, 1841. The county was named in honor of Frederick Bates, the second governor of Missouri, who served from 1824 to 1825 before his untimely death.

Bates County, part of Missouri's western border region, saw substantial growth and development throughout the mid to late 19th century. This growth was primarily driven by agriculture, as the fertile soil supported the farming of crops such as corn and wheat, and the vast grasslands were suitable for livestock grazing.

During the American Civil War, the county suffered considerably, as it was situated along the Kansas-Missouri border-a hotbed of conflict due to its strategic location. The infamous Battle of Island Mound was fought in Bates County on October 29, 1862, marking the first engagement in the Civil War in which African American soldiers faced combat for the Union Army.

In the aftermath of the war, Bates County experienced further turmoil during the Reconstruction era. Guerrilla warfare, bushwhackers, and general lawlessness plagued the county. By late 1863, the infamous General Order No. 11 was issued by General Thomas Ewing Jr, which forcibly evacuated the residents of Bates County due to continued guerrilla activities. For a period, it became a "no man's land," with many residents not returning until the war had ended and the order was rescinded.

In the 20th century, Bates County saw growth in industry, infrastructure, and transportation. The introduction of railroads brought new economic opportunities and connected the county to larger cities such as Kansas City.

Fun fact: Bates County is known for its historic Downtown Butler Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The district contains beautiful examples of late 19th and early 20th-century architecture, reflecting the era of growth and prosperity for the region during that period.


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