USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Penobscot, Maine

 
99.0% of Penobscot County 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, Penobscot county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 66.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 15.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 73% and the area covered by water is 4.51%. The overall influence score for Penobscot is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Penobscot, Maine with a blue border. Regions of Maine that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Maine. 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 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 Piscataquis is 69 kilometers to the north west, Hancock is 82 kilometers to the south and Washington is 90 kilometers to the south east.
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Select from the above list of cities in Penobscot 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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Penobscot County is located in the state of Maine, in the east-central part of the state. The population was estimated at 153,923 in 2019. The median household income is $47,843, and the median home value is $153,100.

The county is largely rural, with many small towns and villages spread throughout the area. The largest city in Penobscot County is Bangor, with a population of 33,039. Other cities include Brewer, Old Town, Orono and Hampden.

The county has a high rate of poverty, with about 17% of the population living below the poverty line. In addition, unemployment is high, with an estimated 7% of the working age population being unemployed as of 2019.

Penobscot County is mainly rural and has a large agricultural sector. Dairy farming is an important industry in the region, and fishing and logging are also important sources of employment.

The county has a variety of recreational activities available to residents, including hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling. There are also several lakes and rivers for fishing and kayaking.

Penobscot, Maine

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