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July 2024 Featured Agent | |
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Tara Dirks | from Keller Williams Signature Partners LLC |
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Rawlins County, KS
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Achilles • *Atwood • Beardsley • Blakeman • Chardon • *Herndon • Ludell • *McDonald • North Atwood • Salem
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 Rawlins County.
Rawlins County is a picturesque county located in the northwestern part of the state of Kansas in the United States. Established on March 1, 1873, it was named in honor of Civil War General John Aaron Rawlins, a member of the Union Army and a close friend of General Ulysses S. Grant. With an area of 1,077 square miles, Rawlins County is a mix of rolling hills and fertile plains.
The county's population peaked in 1930 with 7,639 residents and has gradually reduced to around 2,578 as of 2020. The largest city in Rawlins County is Atwood, which also serves as the county seat. Other cities and communities within Rawlins County include Herndon, McDonald, and Ludell.
Rawlins County possesses a rich history, with agriculture playing a predominant role in the region since its settlement. The main crops throughout the county's history have been wheat and sorghum, while cattle remain an important part of the local economy.
As for a fun fact about Rawlins County, it is home to the historic Lake Atwood, which is known as the "World's Smallest Yacht Club." Lake Atwood is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, offering recreational activities such as fishing, boating, picnicking, and bird-watching. The title of "World's Smallest Yacht Club" comes from the small fleet of boats available for rent at the lake, which, despite their size, provide a whimsical and light-hearted atmosphere for those seeking enjoyment in this charming corner of Kansas.