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There are 461 USDA backed residential loans in Allen county with an average loan balance of $97,368. Over 82% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $99,525. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,525 SqFt. Allen 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 Allen County is roughly 1,054 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Allen cover 99 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 9.5% of Allen County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Allen County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Allentown   •   Beaver Dam Station   •   *Beaverdam   •   *Bluffton   •   *Cairo   •   Conant   •   *Delphos   •   *Elida   •   Elmview   •   Fort Shawnee   •   Gomer   •   *Harrod   •   Hume   •   Kemp   •   *Lafayette   •   Landeck   •   Lima   •   Oakview   •   Rockport   •   Rousculp   •   Scotts Crossing   •   Slabtown   •   South Warsaw   •   Southworth   •   *Spencerville   •   West Newton   •   *Westminster   •   Yoder

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 Allen County.

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Allen County is located in northwest Ohio and was established on February 12, 1820. The county was named in honor of Colonel John Allen, a Kentucky militia officer who fought in the War of 1812 and was killed in the Battle of Frenchtown. The county seat is Lima, which also serves as the largest city in the county. Allen County encompasses an area of approximately 405 square miles.

In its early history, Allen County was largely inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Shawnee and Miami. Following the Treaty of Greenville in 1795, European settlers began to move into the area. The first permanent settler in Allen County was said to be James Daniels, who built a log cabin near present-day Lima in 1824.

Throughout the 19th century, the county experienced significant growth due to its strategic location along the Miami and Erie Canal, which facilitated commerce and transportation. Allen County also saw an economic boom during the discovery of oil in the late 19th century. Lima became known as the "Oil Capital of Northwest Ohio" due to the numerous oil wells and refineries in the area.

Today, Allen County is known for its diverse economy, which includes agriculture, manufacturing, health care, and education. The county is home to several higher education institutions, including Ohio State University's Lima branch, the University of Northwestern Ohio, and Rhodes State College.

Fun fact: A prime example of the county's historical heritage and architectural prowess is the Allen County Courthouse. Constructed between 1881 and 1884, it is considered one of the finest examples of Second Empire-style architecture in the state of Ohio. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and underwent a significant restoration project completed in 2011.


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