USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Polk, Iowa

 
46.1% of Polk 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, Polk county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 19.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 3.79%. The overall influence score for Polk is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Polk, 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.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Story is 40 kilometers to the north, Dallas is 38 kilometers to the west and Warren is 39 kilometers to the south.
  Select a City in Polk   Adelphi* Alleman Altoona Andrews Ankeny Ashawa Avon Avon Lake Berwick* Bondurant Bowsher Campbell Capitol Heights Carbondale Carney Clive Crocker Des Moines* Elkhart Enterprise Farrar Grimes Hastie Ivy Johnston Levey Loring Lovington Marquisville Millman* Mitchellville Norwoodville Oralabor Pleasant Hill* Polk City Rider Rising Sun* Runnells Santiago Saylor Saylorville Swanwood Urbandale West Des Moines White Oak Windsor Heights Woodland Hills

Select from the above list of cities in Polk 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 Iowa.

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Polk County is located in the central region of Iowa and is home to 467,410 people, according to the 2019 census. The median age of residents is 36.4 years old and the median household income is $62,827. The population is predominantly white (86.6%), followed by Latinos (7.3%) and African Americans (3.9%).

Polk County is considered one of the most affluent counties in Iowa with a high quality of life and low cost of living. The area offers a variety of housing options from single-family homes to apartments and condos. The average home price in Polk County is $199,400, with an average rent of $1,072 per month.

The county is home to several universities and colleges including Drake University, Des Moines University, and Grand View University. There are also a variety of cultural attractions such as the Des Moines Art Center, the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra, and the Science Center of Iowa.

The unemployment rate in Polk County is 3.2%, slightly lower than the national average. The county has a strong economy with major employers such as Wells Fargo, Nationwide Insurance, and Meredith Corporation.

Overall, Polk County is a great place to live with a high quality of life and plenty of job opportunities.

Polk, 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 Information

State Office

210 Walnut Street, Room 873

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

ph: 515-284-4663

fax: 855-251-2243

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