USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Catawba, North Carolina Catawba QR code


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86.5% of Catawba County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Catawba county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 39.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 74% and the area covered by water is 3.27%. The overall influence score for Catawba is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Catawba, North Carolina with a blue border. Regions of North Carolina that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of North Carolina. 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 Iredell is 34 kilometers to the north east, Lincoln is 19 kilometers to the south and Alexander is 28 kilometers to the north.

Select from the above list of cities in Catawba 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 North Carolina.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Catawba, North Carolina



Catawba County is located in the western part of North Carolina and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the United States Census Bureau, Catawba County had an estimated population of 157,741 in 2019. The population is fairly diverse, with White (79.6%), Black or African American (14.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), Asian (2.1%), and other races making up the population.

The median household income in Catawba County was $50,976 in 2019, and the median home value was $166,500. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with nearly one in five children living in poverty. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of May 2020.

The cost of living in Catawba County is slightly lower than the national average, and housing costs are slightly below the national average. There are a variety of housing options available, ranging from single-family homes to apartments and manufactured homes. The county also has a number of parks and recreational areas for residents to enjoy.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with North Carolina USDA program details you can also contact:
The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.

State Director's Office: 919-873-2015

Business Programs: 919-873-2040

Community Programs: 919-873-2030

Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050

Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051
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