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There are 217 USDA backed residential loans in Douglas county with an average loan balance of $139,750. Over 73% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 38 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $138,990. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,361 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Douglas county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $94,150. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $124,300.

The size of Douglas County is roughly 1,228 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Douglas cover 293 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 23.9% of Douglas County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Douglas County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Baldwin City   •   Big Springs   •   Black Jack   •   Broken Arrow Park   •   Clearfield   •   Clinton   •   *Eudora   •   Globe   •   Grover   •   Hesper   •   Kanwaka   •   Lawrence   •   *Lecompton   •   Lone Star   •   Midland   •   Noria   •   Pleasant Grove   •   Sibleyville   •   Stull   •   Vinland   •   Weaver   •   Worden

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 Douglas County.

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Douglas County, Kansas
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Douglas County is located in the northeastern region of the great state of Kansas, USA. It was established in 1855 and named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas, who was a prominent national figure in the mid-19th century and a strong advocate for the idea of popular sovereignty. The county has a rich history, particularly significant for the role it played during the turbulent pre-Civil War era, a period marked by tensions between anti-slavery and pro-slavery settlers. This period in Kansas' history is often referred to as the "Bleeding Kansas" era.

The county seat in Douglas County is Lawrence, which was founded by antislavery settlers in 1854, named after Amos A. Lawrence, an abolitionist and supporter of the settlers' cause. Lawrence has historically been a center of progressive social thought and played a key role in Kansas' adoption of an antislavery constitution. On August 21, 1863, the town was brutally attacked by pro-Confederate guerrillas, led by William Quantrill, in what became known as the "Lawrence Massacre," resulting in the death of approximately 150 men and boys and the burning of the city.

In addition, the University of Kansas was established in Lawrence in 1865, promoting the city as a center for higher education and research. Today, the University of Kansas is widely regarded as a top public research institute, attracting thousands of students from across the nation and the world.

A fun fact about Douglas County is that it is home to the "Baker Wetlands," a unique area made up of over 900 acres of rich and diverse wetland ecosystems, where over 240 bird species have been documented. The wetlands support a remarkable range of flora and fauna, making them an ideal site for birdwatching, botany enthusiasts, and nature lovers.


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