USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Franklin, Maine

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Franklin 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, Franklin county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 67.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 16.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 73% and the area covered by water is 2.66%. The overall influence score for Franklin is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Franklin, Maine 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 Oxford is 58 kilometers to the south west, Somerset is 71 kilometers to the north east and Kennebec is 82 kilometers to the south east.
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Select from the above list of cities in Franklin 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 Maine.

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Franklin County is located in the north-central part of Maine. It is bordered by Somerset County to the east, Kennebec County to the south, and Oxford County to the west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Franklin County has a population of 30,868 people as of 2020. Of this population, 98.5% are White, 0.6% are African American, 0.3% are Asian, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.2% are two or more races. The median household income in Franklin County is $44,848 and the median home value is $161,100.

The living conditions in Franklin County are generally rural and somewhat isolated. The landscape is mostly wooded and dotted with small communities and towns such as Farmington, Wilton, Rangeley, Kingfield and Avon. There are also a handful of larger cities such as Skowhegan and Jay. Franklin County has a relatively low unemployment rate (4%) compared to the rest of Maine and the country overall. However, there are pockets of poverty throughout the county which can contribute to lower quality housing and other economic issues.

Franklin, Maine

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The USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Maine communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development has a State Office located in Bangor, and Area Offices located in Presque Isle, Bangor, Lewiston, and Scarborough.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

967 Illinois Avenue Suite 4
Bangor ME 04401-2767
Phone: (207) 990-9160
Fax: (855) 589-1060
TDD/TTY: (207) 942-7331

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