USDA Eligibility Boundaries for DeKalb, Illinois DeKalb QR code


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94.8% of DeKalb 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, DeKalb county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 20.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 55% and the area covered by water is 0.13%. The overall influence score for DeKalb is 1.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of DeKalb, Illinois with a blue border. Regions of Illinois that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Illinois. 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 Kendall is 43 kilometers to the south east, Kane is 28 kilometers to the east and Lee is 46 kilometers to the west.

Select from the above list of cities in DeKalb 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 Illinois.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for DeKalb, Illinois



DeKalb County is located in the north-central part of Illinois, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. As of 2019, the county had a population of 104,988. The racial makeup of DeKalb County was 81.1% White, 8.3% African American, 4.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 4.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.8% of the population.

The median household income in DeKalb County was $54,303 in 2019, and the median home value was $171,200. The median age was 26.7 years old and 22.8% of the population was below the poverty line.

The living conditions in DeKalb County are generally good. The cost of living is higher than the national average due to its proximity to Chicago, but there are many amenities available such as parks, museums, libraries, and a variety of restaurants and shops. The public schools are considered to be good quality, and there are several colleges and universities located in the county as well.


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Rural homes in DeKalb, 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 Development
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240
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