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USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Jefferson, Iowa 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Jefferson 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, Jefferson county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 0.32%. The overall influence score for Jefferson is 8.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Jefferson, Iowa 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.
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Jefferson County is located in the southeastern corner of Iowa and is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2019, the population of Jefferson County was 16,719. The median age of the population is 43.4 years old and the median household income is $48,743.
In terms of living conditions, Jefferson County has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is lower than the national average. The county is rural with a mix of small towns and farming communities. The largest town in the county is Fairfield with a population of 9,689.
The housing market in Jefferson County is affordable with a median home value of $112,927 as of 2020. Education levels are slightly above average with 87.3% of adults having at least a high school diploma and 27.2% having at least a bachelor's degree.
The area has plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, camping, and golfing as well as cultural events such as art galleries and plays. Overall, Jefferson County provides a high quality of life for its residents with a low cost of living and plenty to do.
Jefferson, 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
