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There are 290 USDA backed residential loans in Knox county with an average loan balance of $71,510. Over 80% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $74,004. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,314 SqFt. Knox 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 Knox County is roughly 1,864 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Knox cover 107 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 5.7% of Knox County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Knox County is 5. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Abingdon   •   *Altona   •   Appleton   •   Dahinda   •   DeLong   •   Douglas   •   *East Galesburg   •   Elba Center   •   Galesburg   •   *Gilson   •   *Henderson   •   Henderson Grove   •   Hermon   •   Knox   •   *Knoxville   •   *Maquon   •   *Oak Run   •   *Oneida   •   Ontario   •   Rapatee   •   *Rio   •   *Saint Augustine   •   Saluda   •   Truro   •   Uniontown   •   *Victoria   •   *Wataga   •   *Williamsfield   •   *Yates City

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 Knox County.

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Knox County, located in the western part of the great state of Illinois, has a rich historical background. It was established on January 13, 1825, and named after General Henry Knox, a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War who later became the country's first Secretary of War. The county's seat is Galesburg, a town with a unique history in its own right.

Galesburg was founded in 1837 by Presbyterian minister Reverend George Washington Gale, who aimed to establish a manual labor college in the area. This became Knox College, which opened its doors in 1841 and still operates as a liberal arts college today.

Knox County played an important role in American history as a hub for the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses helping African American slaves escape to freedom. Galesburg, in particular, is home to several documented "stations" on the Underground Railroad, and the community was known for its strong anti-slavery sentiment.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Knox County's economy was driven mainly by agriculture and the railroad industry. The county was home to the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad, which employed many residents and powered the local economy.

A fun fact about this region is that Knox County was the birthplace of Carl Sandburg, a renowned American poet, journalist, and biographer. Born in Galesburg in 1878, Sandburg is celebrated for his writings about the American people, particularly the working class. The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, which preserves his birthplace and provides programming related to his life and work, can be visited in Galesburg.


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