USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Blue Earth, Minnesota Blue_Earth QR code


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85.1% of Blue Earth 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, Blue Earth county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 12.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 56% and the area covered by water is 1.77%. The overall influence score for Blue Earth is 7.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Blue Earth, Minnesota with a blue border. Regions of Minnesota that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Minnesota. 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 Faribault is 41 kilometers to the south, Nicollet is 37 kilometers to the north and Waseca is 38 kilometers to the east.

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County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Blue Earth, Minnesota



Blue Earth County is located in south-central Minnesota, along the Minnesota River Valley. It is home to a population of 64,013 people, as of 2020. The median age of the population is 37.4 years old and the median household income is $59,714.

The majority of Blue Earth County's population is white (93.5%). The second largest ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), followed by Black or African American (1.9%) and Asian (1.2%). The gender makeup of the county is nearly equal, with 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The cost of living in Blue Earth County is slightly lower than the national average, at 85. It has a wide array of housing options, including single-family homes, apartments, condos, and townhomes. The average home value in Blue Earth County is $184,100, with a median rent of $921 per month.

Blue Earth County has four cities: Mankato, North Mankato, Eagle Lake, and Skyline. It also has numerous smaller towns and unincorporated communities scattered throughout the area. There are a variety of recreational activities available in Blue Earth County, including riverside trails, campgrounds, state parks, golf courses and more.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Minnesota USDA program details you can also contact:
USDA Rural Development State Office:
375 Jackson Street | Suite 410
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 602-7800
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