USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Somerset, Pennsylvania Somerset QR code


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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, Somerset county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 0.6%. The overall influence score for Somerset is 2.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Somerset, Pennsylvania with a blue border. Regions of Pennsylvania that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Pennsylvania. 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 Bedford is 46 kilometers to the east, Westmoreland is 52 kilometers to the north west and Fayette is 53 kilometers to the west.

Select from the above list of cities in Somerset 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 Somerset, Pennsylvania



Somerset County is located in south-central Pennsylvania and is part of the Johnstown Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Somerset County was 77,569. The median age of the population is 42.5 years old. The racial makeup of Somerset County is 96.2% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.

Somerset County has a rural feel with rolling hills and many farms and fields. The average household income is $45,842 and the poverty rate is 12%. There are numerous small towns throughout the county with a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and apartments. The cost of living in Somerset County is slightly below the national average and housing costs are significantly lower than other parts of Pennsylvania.


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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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