USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Jay, Indiana Jay QR code


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There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Jay 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, Jay county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.6℉ and the average temperature in January is 27.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 0.05%. The overall influence score for Jay is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Jay, Indiana 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 Blackford is 27 kilometers to the west, Randolph is 31 kilometers to the south and Adams is 34 kilometers to the north.

Select from the above list of cities in Jay 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 Indiana.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Jay, Indiana



Jay County is located in East Central Indiana and has a population of approximately 21,000 people. The median age of the population is 40.8 years, with 18.2% of the population under the age of 18 and 15.7% over 65 years of age. The median household income is $48,937, and the median home value is $95,200.

The majority of Jay County residents (94.2%) are White, with a small percentage of African American (2.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), Asian (.5%), and Native American (.3%) residents.

The majority of residents in Jay County live in rural areas, with only 8.8% living in urban areas. The unemployment rate in Jay County is 4.4%, which is lower than the national average of 5%.

The cost of living in Jay County is slightly lower than the national average, with housing costs being 8.5% lower than the national average and other expenses such as healthcare and transportation being 3% lower than the national average.

In terms of education, Jay County has an average school rating of 7 out of 10 based on test scores and other criteria. The county also has a number of colleges and universities nearby including Ball State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Manchester University.


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Rural homes in Jay, Indiana
Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Indiana USDA program details you can also contact:
Indiana State Office
5975 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-1996
Call us at 317-290-3100
TDD# 317-295-5799
FAX 855-541-9019

Our staff remains available to assist you from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
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