USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Portage, Ohio Portage QR code


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84.7% of Portage County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Portage county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 62% and the area covered by water is 2.9%. The overall influence score for Portage is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Portage, Ohio with a blue border. Regions of Ohio that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Ohio. 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 Geauga is 36 kilometers to the north, Summit is 28 kilometers to the west and Mahoning is 39 kilometers to the south east.

Select from the above list of cities in Portage 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 Ohio.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Portage, Ohio



Portage County is located in Northeastern Ohio, about halfway between Cleveland and Akron. The county has a population of 161,419 people as of 2019, and is estimated to be growing by about 0.3% annually. The median household income in the county is $51,876 and the median age is 41.2 years old.

Portage County is made up of 14 townships and 18 incorporated municipalities, including Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, Aurora, and Hiram. Most of the county is served by the Portage County Regional Transit Authority (PCRTA).

The area is considered rural with a large agricultural presence, though there is also some light industry in the county. Housing options are mostly single-family homes with some townhomes and apartments for rent in certain townships. Many residents commute to nearby Cleveland or Akron for work.


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Rural homes in Portage, Ohio
Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Ohio USDA program details you can also contact:
State Office:

200 North High Street, Room 507
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Office staff is available to assist you from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Please contact us for assistance.
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