USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Chaves, New Mexico Chaves QR code


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97.1% of Chaves 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, Chaves county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.1℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 35% and the area covered by water is 0.07%. The overall influence score for Chaves is 7.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Chaves, New Mexico with a blue border. Regions of New Mexico that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of New Mexico. 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 De Baca is 109 kilometers to the north, Eddy is 100 kilometers to the south and Lincoln is 101 kilometers to the north west.

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County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Chaves, New Mexico



Chaves County is located in the eastern part of New Mexico and is part of the Roswell Micropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2018 U.S. census, Chaves County has a population of 65,645 people. The median household income is $39,622 and the median age is 34.2 years old. The racial makeup of the county is 77.9% White, 2.9% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 28.2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The living conditions in Chaves County are generally considered to be below average compared to the rest of the state and nation as a whole. The poverty rate in Chaves County is 24%, which is higher than the state average of 20%. The unemployment rate in Chaves County is 5% which is slightly lower than the state average of 5.4%. There are various housing shortages in Chaves County which has resulted in a large number of overcrowded homes due to the influx of people into the area seeking work opportunities and affordable housing.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with New Mexico USDA program details you can also contact:
USDA Rural Development State Office
100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-761-4950
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