USDA loan eligible properties in Iron County, MO  

$155,000
3 beds | 1 baths | 922 sqft | Active
Arcadia, MO 63621
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$45,000
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Ironton, MO 63650
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There are 66 USDA backed residential loans in Iron county with an average loan balance of $75,424. Over 60% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 40 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $80,101. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,407 SqFt. Iron county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Iron County is roughly 1,427 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Iron County is 9. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.

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 loan eligible properties in Iron County.

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Iron County, Missouri
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Iron County is a small yet historically rich area in the great state of Missouri. It was officially established on February 17, 1857, and the name "Iron County" was derived from its vast iron ore deposits that attracted settlers and investors to the region. The county seat is the city of Ironton.

The area that is now Iron County was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Osage and Missouri. European settlers, primarily French and American, began to move into the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The iron ore industry took off in the county during the mid-19th century, with the founding of iron mines and smelting businesses like the Iron Mountain, Pilot Knob, and Shepherd Mountain operations. The iron industry continued to grow until the early 20th century when the iron ore became depleted.

During the American Civil War, Iron County played a significant role. In 1861, Missouri's Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson established a pro-Confederate militia camp in the county, known as "Camp Jackson," near the present-day city of Ironton. The Union Army then established Fort Davidson in Pilot Knob near the Iron Mountain Railroad. The Confederate forces, led by General Sterling Price, attacked the fort in September 1864 in a major battle known as the Battle of Pilot Knob. The Union forces were ultimately victorious, hindering the Confederate advancement towards St. Louis.

Today, Iron County is known for its beautiful outdoor recreation activities, including the Mark Twain National Forest, Ozark Trail, and the picturesque Taum Sauk Mountain State Park.

Fun fact: Taum Sauk Mountain, located in Iron County, is the highest natural point in Missouri, standing at 1,772 feet above sea level. It offers breathtaking views and attracts tourists and hikers alike on the popular Mina Sauk Falls Trail.