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USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for Kentucky Postal Zip Code 42501
3.8% of Kentucky is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 42501 is used by homes and businesses in and around Somerset, Kentucky, and covers 527.4 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Here are a few true facts about Somerset, Kentucky:
1. Somerset is known as the "Gateway to Lake Cumberland" as it is located near the Cumberland River and has easy access to the lake. Lake Cumberland is the state's largest man-made lake and a popular spot for boating and fishing.
2. The city is home to the Somernites Cruise, a monthly car show that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month from April to October. The event attracts car enthusiasts from all over the country and is one of the largest car shows in the United States.
3. Somerset is also home to the Somerset-Pulaski County Airport, which has a 6,000-foot runway and serves as a hub for business and general aviation in the region.
4. The town features multiple works of public art, including a mural on the side of the Carnegie Community Arts Center, and a large metal sculpture of a wolf, located at the entrance to the city's water reclamation plant.
5. The annual Master Musicians Festival takes place in Somerset, featuring a lineup of nationally-known musicians performing a range of genres, including bluegrass, folk, and rock. Past performers have included Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, and Sturgill Simpson.
Kentucky USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Kentucky
771 Corporate Drive, Suite 200
Lexington, KY 40503
859-224-7300
State Director's Office -- 859-224-7300
Business-Cooperative Programs -- 859-224-7435
Community Facilities -- 859-224-7336
Multi-Family Housing -- 859-224-7357
Single-Family Housing -- 859-224-7322
Public Affairs -- 859-224-7695
