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There are 108 USDA backed residential loans in Ford county with an average loan balance of $99,492. Over 90% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 35 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $101,184. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,286 SqFt. Ford 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 Ford County is roughly 2,850 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Ford County is 7. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Bellefont   •   Bloom   •   *Bucklin   •   *Dodge City   •   *Ford   •   *Fort Dodge   •   Howell   •   Kingsdown   •   Sayre   •   Sears   •   *Spearville   •   Wilroads   •   *Wilroads Gardens   •   Windhorst   •   *Wright

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 Ford County.

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Ford County is located in the southwestern region of the great state of Kansas and was established on February 26, 1867. It was originally named for Colonel James H. Ford of the 2nd Colorado Cavalry, an officer in the Civil War known for his role in the Indian Wars. The county lies in a region commonly known as the Great Plains, and it covers an area of 1,099 square miles.

Dodge City, the county seat and the largest city in Ford County, was founded in 1872 by New Yorker Henry J. Sitler. It was built on the north bank of the Arkansas River at the crossing point of the Santa Fe Trail and the Fort Dodge Military Road. This strategic location allowed Dodge City to thrive as a stop for the cattle drives along the well-known Chisholm Trail. As a result, Dodge City developed a strong reputation as a wild and lawless cowtown where outlaws, gunslingers, and lawmen such as Wyatt Earp left their mark on history.

Agriculture has historically played a significant role in the economy of Ford County. The region is dominated by livestock farming and crop production, with wheat, corn, and sorghum being the main crops grown. As advancements in irrigation took place, more land became available for crop cultivation, further strengthening the agricultural industry in the county.

One fun fact about Ford County is that Dodge City, often referred to as "the wickedest little city in America," is home to the Boot Hill Museum, which includes the historic Boot Hill Cemetery. This museum is a tribute to the Old West and showcases the heyday of Dodge City through various exhibits and live reenactments throughout the year. It is said that the cemetery got its name because many of those buried there died with their boots on, in gunfights or other acts of violence.


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