USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Forrest, Mississippi

 
89.8% of Forrest 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, Forrest county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 49.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 65% and the area covered by water is 0.74%. The overall influence score for Forrest is 7.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Forrest, Mississippi with a blue border. Regions of Mississippi that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Mississippi. 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 Lamar is 23 kilometers to the west, Perry is 25 kilometers to the east and Stone is 46 kilometers to the south.
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Select from the above list of cities in Forrest 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 Mississippi.

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Forrest County, Mississippi is located in the southern part of the state and is part of the Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Forrest County was 74,934. The racial makeup of Forrest County was 59.8% African American, 38.1% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

Forrest County has a median household income of $36,098 and a per capita income of $18,711. The median age for residents is 33 years old. The poverty rate for Forrest County is 23.4%, with 26.5% of children under the age of 18 living below the poverty line.

The cost of living in Forrest County is considered to be low when compared to other parts of the United States. Housing costs are considered to be low, with a median home value of $87,800 and a median rent cost of $693 per month.

Forrest, Mississippi

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