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There are 48 USDA backed residential loans in Jefferson county with an average loan balance of $87,324. Over 85% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $93,044. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,689 SqFt. Jefferson 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 Jefferson County is roughly 1,371 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Jefferson County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Almira   •   Atwell   •   *Avera   •   *Bartow   •   Ellis Plantation   •   *Louisville   •   *Matthews   •   Moxley   •   Noah   •   Old Town   •   Omaha Springs   •   Pine Hill   •   *Stapleton   •   Stapletons Crossroads   •   Stellaville   •   *Wadley   •   *Wrens   •   Zebina

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 Jefferson County.

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Jefferson County, located in the great state of Georgia, has a rich history dating back to its founding on February 20, 1796. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, the county played a significant role in the agricultural, social, and political development of Georgia.

In the early 19th century, Jefferson County was known for its prosperous plantations, largely due to the abundant farmland and fertile soils made suitable for growing cotton. Cotton farming was a major driver in the county's economy, which led to a substantial African American population brought as slaves to work the plantations.

During the American Civil War, the Battle of Griswoldville took place on November 22, 1864, just outside Jefferson County. This battle marked the first engagement between Union and Confederate forces in the state of Georgia. In the aftermath of the war and the abolition of slavery, the county transitioned to sharecropping, which lingered as an economic system until the 20th century.

Jefferson County has had multiple county seats throughout its history, with Louisville being the final and current county seat. Interestingly, from 1796 to 1806, Louisville served as the capital of Georgia. The Jefferson County Courthouse, built in 1904, is an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A fun fact about Jefferson County is that it was home to George Walton, one of Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence. He also briefly served as the Governor of Georgia and as a United States Senator. His residence, known as the George Walton House, still stands in Augusta, Georgia, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


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