USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Benzie, Michigan

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Benzie 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, Benzie county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.7℉ and the average temperature in January is 20.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 62.62%. The overall influence score for Benzie is 9.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Benzie, Michigan 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 Leelanau is 35 kilometers to the north east, Manistee is 34 kilometers to the south and Grand Traverse is 36 kilometers to the east.
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Benzie County is located in northwest Michigan and is bordered by Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and the Manistee National Forest. It is a rural county with a population of 17,525 people as of the 2020 census. The median household income is $41,834, and the median home value is $148,400.

The majority of Benzie County residents are white (90.3%) followed by Native American (3.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), and African American (1.7%). The unemployment rate is 6.0% and the poverty rate is 17.2%.

The climate in Benzie County is generally mild and humid in the summer and cold in the winter. The area receives an average of 33 inches of snow per year and temperatures range from 10 degrees F to 80 degrees F.

The main industries in Benzie County are tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. There are several public parks and beaches with access to Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. There are also several wineries and breweries in the area.

Benzie, Michigan

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

USDA RD State Office
3001 Coolidge Rd.
Suite 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-324-5190 | Fax 855-813-7741

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