USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Somerset, Maryland Somerset QR code


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There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Somerset County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Somerset county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 72% and the area covered by water is 46.43%. The overall influence score for Somerset is 8.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Somerset, Maryland with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. 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 county. From county center to center Worcester is 37 kilometers to the east, Wicomico is 29 kilometers to the north and Dorchester is 46 kilometers to the north west.

Select from the above list of cities in Somerset County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Maryland.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Somerset, Maryland



Somerset County, Maryland is located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The county has a population of 26,019 people according to the 2019 U.S. Census, with a median age of 46.6 years old. The population is 57.3% White, 36.8% Black or African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, and 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan. The median household income is $41,574 and the poverty rate is 17.1%.

Somerset County has a rural feel and consists mostly of farmland and small towns. Most of the housing in the county is single-family detached homes, but there are some mobile homes and apartments available as well. The cost of living in Somerset County is slightly lower than the national average.

The climate in Somerset County is mild with moderate temperatures throughout the year, ranging from an average low of 28 degrees F in January to an average high of 87 degrees F in July. There is an average of 42 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it occurring in the late spring and early summer months.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Maryland USDA program details you can also contact:
All USDA Rural Development offices located in Maryland are currently in remote status Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled through various points of contact and with authorization from the State Director.

Maryland State Office
1221 College Park Drive, Suite 200 Dover, DE 19904
Main Line: (302) 857-3580 / Fax: (855) 389-2236
Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Maryland
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2810 Colonial Rd
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