USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Prairie, Arkansas

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Prairie County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Prairie county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 41.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 4.41%. The overall influence score for Prairie is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Prairie, Arkansas 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.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Lonoke is 31 kilometers to the west, Woodruff is 48 kilometers to the north east and Monroe is 36 kilometers to the south east.
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Select from the above list of cities in Prairie County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Arkansas.

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Prairie County is located in the center of Arkansas and borders Lonoke, Monroe, Woodruff, Arkansas, and Jefferson counties. The county has a population of 8,655 as of the 2020 census. Of this population, 93.6% are White, 3.7% are Black or African American, 0.5% are Asian, 0.2% are Native American or Alaskan Native, 0.5% are Pacific Islander or some other race and 1.4% are two or more races. The median household income in Prairie County is $40,917, compared to the median household income in Arkansas of $45,869.

The majority of the population lives in rural areas; there is no major city in the county. The largest town is Des Arc which serves as the county seat and has a population of 754 people. The living conditions in Prairie County vary depending on location and income level. In general, poverty rates are higher than average for both adults and children in the county; 16.6% of people live below the poverty line compared to 14.0% statewide. In addition to this, the unemployment rate is higher than average at 4%.

Healthcare access is an issue for many residents due to limited access to specialists and advanced medical technology; many residents must travel outside of the county for specialized care. Access to quality education can also be limited due to a lack of resources in rural schools and limited access to higher education opportunities such as universities and community colleges.

Prairie, Arkansas

Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Arkansas USDA program details you can also contact:

Arkansas USDA Rural Development State Office
700 West Capitol, Room 3416
Little Rock, AR 72201-3225

Voice: (501) 301-3200
Fax: (855) 747-7793

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