USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Lamar, Mississippi

 
98.7% of Lamar 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, Lamar 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 67% and the area covered by water is 0.62%. The overall influence score for Lamar is 7.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lamar, 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 Forrest is 23 kilometers to the east, Covington is 47 kilometers to the north and Marion is 29 kilometers to the west.
  Select a City in Lamar  * Arnold Line Baxterville Bynum Clyde Coral Epley Hickory Grove Higgins Lamar Park* Lumberton Oak Grove Okahola Oloh* Purvis Richburg Seneca* Sumrall Talowah Varnado Wardwell Wells Town* West Hattiesburg

Select from the above list of cities in Lamar 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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Lamar County is a rural county located in southeastern Mississippi. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the county has a population of 63,827 people. The largest racial group is White (60.9 percent), followed by African American (36.8 percent) and Hispanic (1.4 percent). The median household income is $38,917 and the poverty rate is 24.7 percent.

In terms of living conditions, Lamar County is largely rural. The majority of the county's population lives in small towns and hamlets with limited access to healthcare, education, and other resources. The unemployment rate is 6.3 percent and the average commute time is 25 minutes. Additionally, Lamar County is prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

Lamar, Mississippi

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