USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Schuylkill, Pennsylvania Schuylkill QR code


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There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Schuylkill 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, Schuylkill county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 63% and the area covered by water is 0.51%. The overall influence score for Schuylkill is 5.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Schuylkill, Pennsylvania 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 Berks is 40 kilometers to the south east, Columbia is 41 kilometers to the north west and Lebanon is 42 kilometers to the south west.

Select from the above list of cities in Schuylkill 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 Pennsylvania.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Schuylkill, Pennsylvania



Schuylkill County is located in eastern Pennsylvania, near the Appalachian Mountains and the Susquehanna River. It has a population of approximately 145,000 people, making it the 20th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $44,764, slightly below the state average. The racial makeup of the county is 94.3% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.5% Other.

The majority of Schuylkill County is rural, with small towns and villages scattered throughout the area. The largest cities in the county are Pottsville and Shenandoah. The county is home to several state parks and forests, as well as numerous outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking.

Schuylkill County has a higher poverty rate than the state average, with 17.8% of residents living below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is also higher than the state average at 8%. Despite this, the county's economy has been steadily growing over the past few years due to its diverse job market and natural resources.


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Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Pennsylvania USDA program details you can also contact:
The Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, PA, administers USDA Rural Development programs through nine Area Offices across the state. All offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For all general housing program-related inquiries, contact the Housing Program/Multi-Family Housing Staff at (717) 237-2186. For all inquiries related to Guaranteed Housing Programs, contact pasfh@usda.gov

For questions about payments, moratorium requests, payoffs, etc. call the Customer Service Center at (800) 414-1226
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