USDA loan eligible properties in Yell County, AR 
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browse list of realtors working in Yell CountyThere are 357 USDA backed residential loans in Yell county with an average loan balance of $81,835. Over 80% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $85,801. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,426 SqFt. Yell 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 Yell County is roughly 2,457 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Yell County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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 loan eligible properties in Yell County.
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Yell County, Arkansas
.Yell County, located in the great state of Arkansas, was established on December 5, 1840, and was named in honor of Archibald Yell, the second Governor of Arkansas. Archibald Yell was a prominent figure, who had also served as a US Congressman and died in the Mexican-American War.
The county lies within the Arkansas River Valley region and is home to the Ouachita Mountains, which offer a picturesque landscape. With a rich history of indigenous peoples, the region was later settled predominantly by European-American pioneers in the early-to-mid 1800s. Two major incorporated cities in the county are Dardanelle and Danville, with Dardanelle being the older of the two, founded in 1855.
Agriculture has been a significant economic driver in Yell County, with cotton, corn, and livestock as the mainstays in the 19th century. In the 20th century, agricultural activities shifted toward poultry production and soybeans, contributing to the county's economic growth.
One fun fact about Yell County is that it was featured in the American classic novel "True Grit" by Charles Portis. The story, set primarily in Yell County and the Fort Smith region, follows the adventures of a young girl named Mattie Ross who seeks to avenge her father's murder. The popularity of the novel and its film adaptations helped showcase Yell County's unique culture and history.
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