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September 2024 Featured Agent | |
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Jeff McKinney | from Whitetail Properties Real Estate |
There are 5 USDA backed residential loans in McCone county with an average loan balance of $108,827. Over 80% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 42 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $110,420. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,728 SqFt. McCone 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 McCone County is roughly 6,946 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for McCone County is 9. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of McCone County, MT
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Brockway • *Circle • Nickwall • Rodgers Hall • Vida • Weldon
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 McCone County.
McCone County is located in the northeastern part of the great state of Montana. Established on February 20, 1919, it was named in honor of George McCone, a state senator and early settler of the region. The county has its administrative seat in Circle, the only incorporated town in the area.
McCone County's historical roots can be traced back to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which passed through the area in 1805. The region was primarily inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Sioux, Assiniboine, and Gros Ventre, before European settlers and fur trappers arrived.
Agriculture and the cattle industry fueled the county's growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with many homesteaders moving to the area. The construction of the Milwaukee Railroad further spurred development, connecting the county to the rest of the country.
The Fort Peck Dam, a major infrastructure project built in 1933-1940, lies partially within McCone County. As one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world, it became an important source of employment during the Great Depression and remains a significant feature of the county today, attracting thousands of tourists annually.
Fun Fact: A unique geological feature of McCone County is the Hell Creek Formation, a series of sedimentary rock formations famous for the numerous fossils discovered dating back to the Late Cretaceous period. The area is particularly known for its dinosaur fossils, including the famous Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops, making it a treasure trove for paleontologists and researchers alike.