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93.9% of Kern County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Kern county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 83.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 47.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 22% and the area covered by water is 0.25%. The overall influence score for Kern is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Kern, California with a blue border. Regions of California that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of California. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. 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 Tulare is 97 kilometers to the north, Ventura is 101 kilometers to the south and Los Angeles is 118 kilometers to the south east.

Select from the above list of cities in Kern 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 California.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Kern, California



Kern County is located in Central California and is the third-largest county in the state. The population of Kern County is 877,764 (as of 2019), with a population density of 60 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county is 64.8% White, 7.4% African American, 4.1% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 15.5% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race make up 45.9% of the population.

The median household income in Kern County is $52,811 while the median family income is $62,988 (as of 2018). The poverty rate stands at 19.6%, with 26.5% of children under 18 living below the poverty line (as of 2018).

The majority of Kern County's population lives in the cities and towns that are spread throughout the county; however, many rural areas still exist with small agricultural communities and poor living conditions for some residents. Many rural areas experience high levels of air pollution due to oil refineries and other sources in the area. The cost of living in Kern County is also relatively high compared to other areas in California due to its close proximity to Los Angeles and other major cities.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with California USDA program details you can also contact:
USDA Rural Development
430 G Street, Agency 4169
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 792-5800
Email: CA.Info@usda.gov

State Director's Office: (530) 792-5800
Business & Co-op Programs: (661) 281-2736
Community Programs: (805) 863-9928
Single Family Housing: (530) 792-5830
Additional Featured Agents
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Jose Morones from Miramar Realty
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