8.7% of Illinois is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 61847 is used by homes and businesses in and around Gifford, Illinois, and covers 80.6 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Gifford, IL?
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Here are some facts about the village of Gifford, Illinois:
- Gifford is a small village with a population of around 800 people.
- The village was officially founded in 1905 and was named after an early settler, Benjamin Gifford.
- The village is located about 10 miles east of the city of Champaign.
- Gifford has a strong agricultural history with many of its residents working in farming or related industries.
- Gifford has a handful of small businesses in the downtown area, including a grocery store and a restaurant.
- The village is served by the Gifford Grade School, which is part of the Rantoul City Schools district.
- In 2013, Gifford was hit by a tornado that caused severe damage to many homes and buildings in the area. However, the community quickly rallied together to rebuild and recover.
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