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There are 68 USDA backed residential loans in Scott county with an average loan balance of $72,331. Over 75% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 35 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $74,465. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,298 SqFt. Scott 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 Scott County is roughly 1,859 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Scott County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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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 Scott County.

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Scott County, located in the Great Plains region of the U.S. state of Kansas, was established on January 29, 1873. It spans an area of approximately 718 square miles and is named in honor of General Winfield Scott, a prominent U.S. Army officer during the Mexican-American War.

The area's early history saw native Indian tribes such as the Pawnee and Apache inhabiting the region before European settlers began moving west in search of land and opportunity. The Santa Fe Trail, a major trade route that connected the growing cities of Independence, Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico in the 1820s, traversed through Scott County. Pioneers seeking new opportunities arrived in the 1880s, and Scott City, named after the county, became an important trade center.

Economic growth in Scott County was primarily driven by agriculture, with wheat, corn, and livestock as key products. Due to the county's flat landscape and ample arable land, it played a crucial role in feeding the rapidly growing population of the United States.

The establishment of the Beaver Valley School in 1884 marked a significant milestone in the development of the county by introducing public schooling to the area. The county's population continued to grow, reaching its peak in the 1930s before declining during the Dust Bowl years a severe period of ecological devastation driven by severe drought and unsuitable agricultural practices that caused massive soil erosion.

Scott County encompasses the Scott State Park, where the remains of El Quartelejo, the northernmost known Native American pueblo ruins in the United States, can be found. This fun fact highlights the diverse history of early inhabitants in the region, and the park offers beautiful landscapes and abundant recreational opportunities.


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