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There are 71 USDA backed residential loans in Koochiching county with an average loan balance of $72,101. Over 88% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $72,421. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,282 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Koochiching county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $92,600. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $122,250.

The size of Koochiching County is roughly 8,166 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Koochiching County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Koochiching County.

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Koochiching County is located in the northern part of Minnesota, United States. Established on December 19, 1906, the county was named after the Ojibwe word "gichi" meaning "great" or "big" and the Dakota word "kaga" meaning "deep valley in the river." The county's history dates back to the early 16th century when it was inhabited by the Native Americans, particularly the Anishinaabe and Dakota Sioux.

It was not until the late 19th century that European settlers, including French fur traders and explorers, began to arrive in the region. One of the most famous explorers of the time, Jacques de Noyon, reached the Koochiching area in 1688. As European settlement expanded, the fur trade flourished, and the logging industry also emerged as one of the area's most important economic contributors.

Later in the 20th century, the development of the paper and pulp industry became a significant part of Koochiching County's growth, as mills were established in International Falls, Ranier, and Littlefork. This industry remains a major source of employment in the region to this day.

One fun fact about Koochiching County is that International Falls, the county seat, is nicknamed the "Icebox of the Nation" due to its notoriously cold winter temperatures. The city holds an annual Icebox Days Festival in early January, which features events like the Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run, ice sculpting contests, and other winter-themed activities.


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