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USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Black Hawk, Iowa 
60.2% of Black Hawk County is eligible for a USDA home loan.
The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Black Hawk county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 16.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 0.8%. The overall influence score for Black Hawk is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Black Hawk, Iowa with a blue border. Regions of Iowa that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Iowa. 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.
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Black Hawk County is located in the northeast corner of Iowa, on the banks of the Cedar and Black Hawk Rivers. According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population of Black Hawk County was 133,199, with a racial breakdown of 84.9% white, 5.1% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American and Alaska Native, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 5.2% from two or more races. The median household income for Black Hawk County was $58,368 in 2019, which is slightly higher than the national median household income of $61,937.
The cost of living in Black Hawk County is relatively affordable, with an average housing cost of $175,800 and an average rent of $847 per month as of 2020. The county also has a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. The largest employers in the area are University of Northern Iowa (UNI), UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, John Deere Waterloo Works, Rockwell Collins Inc., Tyson Foods Inc., and Kraft Heinz Co.
Black Hawk County is home to many parks and recreational facilities for residents to enjoy, including Big Woods Lake Recreation Area and George Wyth State Park. The county is also home to many cultural attractions such as the Grout Museum District and the National Cattle Congress Fairgrounds.
Black Hawk, Iowa
Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Iowa USDA program details you can also contact:
Iowa Contact InformationFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Iowa
State Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 873
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
ph: 515-284-4663
fax: 855-251-2243
