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USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Calhoun, Illinois 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Calhoun 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, Calhoun county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 28.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 10.52%. The overall influence score for Calhoun is 4.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Calhoun, Illinois 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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Calhoun County is located in the southwestern corner of Illinois, bordering the Mississippi River. As of the 2010 census, the population of Calhoun County was 5,089. The racial makeup of the county was 97.4% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
The median income for a household in Calhoun County was $36,028, and the median income for a family was $42,917. The per capita income for the county was $18,831. About 14.7% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.
The county is largely rural and agricultural; its major industries include farming and timber production. The majority of Calhoun County's residents are employed in agriculture-related fields such as crop production and livestock raising. The county also has a small manufacturing sector, primarily centered around food processing and furniture production.
The living conditions in Calhoun County are generally good; however, there are some areas that are more impoverished than others. The unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average at 6%, but this is due in part to the lack of job opportunities available in the area due to its rural nature. Additionally, many residents live below the poverty line due to low-paying jobs and limited access to resources such as health care and education.
Calhoun, Illinois
Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Illinois USDA program details you can also contact:
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240
