USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Rapides, Louisiana

 
96.6% of Rapides Parish is eligible for a USDA home loan.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rapides parish is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 47.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 2.89%. The overall influence score for Rapides is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Rapides, Louisiana with a blue border. Regions of Louisiana that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Louisiana. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even parishes. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring parish. From parish center to center Grant is 44 kilometers to the north, Evangeline is 53 kilometers to the south and Avoyelles is 52 kilometers to the east.
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Rapides Parish is located in Central Louisiana and is part of the Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has a population of 131,613 people, with a median age of 38.7 years. The racial makeup of the parish is 59.2% White, 35.3% African American, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.7% Native American, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Rapides Parish has a median household income of $45,597, and the poverty rate is 22%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. The largest employers in the parish are Alexandria City Schools, Rapides Regional Medical Center, and Fort Polk Military Base.

The living conditions in Rapides Parish vary greatly depending on the area; however, most of the parish is rural and agricultural. The cost of living in Rapides Parish is lower than the national average and housing prices are generally affordable. The median home value is $125,000 and the median rent price is $750 per month.

Rapides, Louisiana

Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Louisiana USDA program details you can also contact:

Louisiana State Office
3727 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
Ofc: 318-473-7920 | Fax: 844-325-6950
Toll Free: 866-481-9571

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