USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Lea, New Mexico

 
98.2% of Lea 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, Lea county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 42.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 35% and the area covered by water is 0.02%. The overall influence score for Lea is 7.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lea, 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 Eddy is 90 kilometers to the south west, Chaves is 116 kilometers to the north west and Roosevelt is 136 kilometers to the north.
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Select from the above list of cities in Lea 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 New Mexico.

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Lea County is located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. According to the most recent U.S. Census, the county has a population of 64,727 people and covers an area of 4,393 square miles. The population is mostly White (60%) followed by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and African American (2%).

The median household income in Lea County is $50,764, slightly lower than the national average of $55,322. The poverty rate is 18%, higher than the national average of 13%.

With regards to living conditions, housing in Lea County is relatively affordable with a median home value of $123,400. The cost of living index is slightly lower than the national average at 89.3.

Lea County offers a variety of outdoor activities and attractions such as parks, trails and lakes for recreation and leisure activities. Additionally, there are several museums and historical sites in the area that are popular attractions for tourists and locals alike.

Lea, New Mexico

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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