USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Polk, North Carolina Polk QR code


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There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Polk County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Polk county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 43.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.31%. The overall influence score for Polk is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Polk, North Carolina with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. 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 Rutherford is 26 kilometers to the north east, McDowell is 45 kilometers to the north and Henderson is 28 kilometers to the west.

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County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Polk, North Carolina



Polk County, North Carolina is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The county has a population of approximately 20,000 people and covers an area of approximately 420 square miles. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was 92.2% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races.

The median household income in Polk County is $36,818, with 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. The majority of residents are employed in manufacturing and construction industries.

The living conditions in Polk County are generally rural and isolated. The area has a high concentration of small farms and is largely dependent on agriculture for its economy. Many areas lack public transportation and access to basic infrastructure such as sewage and water systems. In addition, there is limited access to health care and educational opportunities in the county.


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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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