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There are 150 USDA backed residential loans in Lenoir county with an average loan balance of $107,736. Over 74% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $112,552. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,514 SqFt. Lenoir 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 Lenoir County is roughly 1,041 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Lenoir cover 114 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 10.9% of Lenoir County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Lenoir County is 5. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Albrittons   •   Blands Crossroads   •   Bucklesberry   •   Closs   •   Dawson   •   Deep Run   •   Elm Grove   •   Falling Creek   •   Fields   •   Fountain Hill   •   Georgetown   •   Graingers   •   Harveytown   •   Hugo   •   Institute   •   Irvings Crossroads   •   *Jackson Heights   •   Jenny Lind   •   Jonestown   •   Kinston   •   *La Grange   •   Lawsons Mill   •   Liddell   •   Loftins Crossroads   •   Mewborns Crossroads   •   Moss Hill   •   Nobles Crossroads   •   Nobles Mill   •   Parrott Fork   •   *Pink Hill   •   Rivermont   •   Sandy Bottom   •   Southwood   •   Strabane   •   Tulls Mill   •   Woodington

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 Lenoir County.

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Lenoir County, North Carolina
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Lenoir County, located in eastern North Carolina, was established in 1791 and named in honor of William Lenoir, a prominent North Carolinian who fought during the American Revolutionary War, and later contributed significantly to the state's politics and education. The county seat is Kinston which was incorporated in 1762 as Kingston (named after King George III of England).

Lenoir County has played a role in various historical events. The Battle of Wyse Fork in 1865, during the American Civil War, was a crucial battle for the Confederate forces. Although the Confederates initially put up a strong defense, they were ultimately defeated by the Union forces, leading to the fall of nearby goldsboro.

The county has a rich agricultural history, with tobacco being the primary cash crop before the introduction of cotton in the early 19th century. Throughout the 20th century, Lenoir County played a significant role in North Carolina's textile industry. Over the years, the region has undergone economic diversification, now home to businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality.

Fun fact: Kinston, the county seat of Lenoir County, is home to the world's largest operational frying pan - The Kinston Pan. This massive frying pan was created in 1991 to celebrate the county's 250th anniversary and is often used for cooking fish during local festivals and events.


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