USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Sierra, New Mexico

 
There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Sierra 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, Sierra county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 40.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 28% and the area covered by water is 1.32%. The overall influence score for Sierra is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Sierra, New Mexico 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 Socorro is 100 kilometers to the north, Luna is 117 kilometers to the south west and Dona Ana is 92 kilometers to the south.
  Select a City in Sierra   Alivio* Arrey* Caballo Chise Chloride Crocker Cuchillo Cutter Derry* Elephant Butte Engle Grafton Hermosa* Hillsboro* Hot Springs Landing Jornada* Kingston La Petra* Las Palomas Monticello* Oasis Rock Canyon* Truth or Consequences Upham* Williamsburg* Winston

Select from the above list of cities in Sierra 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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Sierra County is located in the southwestern corner of New Mexico, along the Rio Grande. As of 2019, the county had an estimated population of 12,027 people, with a median age of 39.7 years old. Approximately 55% of Sierra County residents are Hispanic or Latino, and 45% are non-Hispanic. The median household income is $38,937, and 14.7% of the population is living below the poverty line.

The majority of Sierra County's land area is devoted to agricultural production, particularly dairy farming and ranching. Other industries in the county include government services, retail trade, construction, and manufacturing.

Most residents live in rural areas and depend on private wells for their water supply. The poverty rate among rural residents is significantly higher than that of urban areas, with 19.2% living below the poverty line compared to 11.1% in urban areas.

Sierra County has a high rate of uninsured people (24%), and only 45% have access to health care through commercial insurance plans or Medicaid/Medicare programs. Access to quality education is limited due to the small number of schools and lack of funding for educational resources.

Sierra, 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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