USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Mercer, Illinois

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Mercer 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, Mercer county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 1.38%. The overall influence score for Mercer is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Mercer, 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.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Warren is 41 kilometers to the south, Rock Island is 32 kilometers to the north east and Henderson is 45 kilometers to the south.
  Select a City in Mercer  * Aledo Arpee Boden Burgess Cable Eliza Gilchrist Griffin Hamlet* Joy* Keithsburg Mannon Marston* Matherville Millersburg* New Boston* North Henderson Ogle Old Gilchrist Orangemans Hall Petersville Preemption* Seaton Shale City* Sherrard Sunbeam Swedona* Viola Wanlock

Select from the above list of cities in Mercer 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.

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Mercer County is located in the northwest corner of Illinois and has a population of 16,722 people according to the 2020 United States Census. The population is spread across an area of 517 square miles and has a population density of 33 people per square mile. The median age of Mercer County is 44.6 years, with 96.4% of the population being white, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income in Mercer County is $53,255 and the median home value is $119,400. The poverty rate in the county is 10.3%.

The living conditions in Mercer County are relatively rural with agriculture being the main industry. There are several small towns scattered throughout the county including Aledo, Joy, Viola, New Boston and Reynolds. These towns offer basic services such as grocery stores, gas stations, and banks as well as schools and healthcare facilities. There are also several parks and outdoor activities within the county including fishing, camping, biking, golfing, and hiking.

Mercer, 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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