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There are 144 USDA backed residential loans in Jo Daviess county with an average loan balance of $92,978. Over 78% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $96,188. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,413 SqFt. Jo Daviess county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Jo Daviess County is roughly 1,603 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Jo Daviess County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Aiken   •   *Apple Canyon Lake   •   *Apple River   •   Blanding   •   Cattese   •   Council Hill   •   *East Dubuque   •   *Elizabeth   •   Elmoville   •   *Galena   •   Gears Ferry   •   Guilford   •   *Hanover   •   Massbach   •   *Menominee   •   Morseville   •   *Nora   •   North Hanover   •   Pleasant Valley   •   Portage   •   Rodden   •   *Scales Mound   •   Schapville   •   *Stockton   •   *The Galena Territory   •   *Warren   •   Whitton   •   Willow   •   Winston   •   Woodbine

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Jo Daviess County.

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Jo Daviess County is located in the northwest corner of the great state of Illinois. The county is named after Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, a distinguished lawyer and U.S. District Attorney in Kentucky, who fought alongside William Henry Harrison in the Battle of Tippecanoe during the War of 1812. The name was misspelled as "Daviess" in the enabling legislation that created the county, and this spelling persists today.

The region was first inhabited by Native American tribes, most notably the Sac and Fox, before European settlers arrived in the early 19th century. The first known European explorer of Jo Daviess County was Julien Dubuque, a French Canadian, who arrived in 1788 seeking lead deposits. Dubuque established a trading post and lead mining operation, marking the beginning of economic development in the area.

In the early 1820s, the United States Army established Fort Armstrong nearby, which helped protect the growing settlement from potential conflicts with local Native American tribes. In 1827, the Galena mining boom led to a huge influx of settlers and transformed the area into a significant economic center. At its peak in the mid-19th century, Galena, the county seat, was one of the busiest ports on the Mississippi River, with a population larger than that of Chicago.

With the decline of the lead mining industry and the growth of the railroads, Jo Daviess County gradually lost its importance as a regional economic hub. However, the county's rich history and beautiful architecture, especially in Galena, have made it a popular tourist destination in more recent times.

Fun Fact: Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, lived in Galena, Illinois before his presidency. His home is now a historical landmark and museum, attracting thousands of visitors each year.


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