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There are 14 USDA backed residential loans in Bailey county with an average loan balance of $86,294. Over 71% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $88,683. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,627 SqFt. Bailey 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 Bailey County is roughly 2,143 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Bailey County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Baileyboro   •   Enochs   •   Maple   •   *Muleshoe   •   Needmore   •   Progress   •   Stegall

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 Bailey County.

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Bailey County is located in the great state of Texas, particularly in the panhandle region. It was created from Bexar County on August 21, 1876, but wasn't organized until November 5, 1918. The county was named after Peter James Bailey, a Kentucky lawyer, and Alamo defender who died in the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. Muleshoe serves as the county seat of Bailey County.

Prior to its settlement, the area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Comanches and Apaches. The first significant settlement by Euro-Americans occurred during the late 19th century when ranchers and farmers migrated to the region for its fertile land and abundant resources. The Muleshoe Ranch was established in the 1870s and became a significant landmark in Bailey County.

The economic progress of the county was boosted by the arrival of the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway in 1913, which ultimately contributed to the county's agricultural growth, focusing on crops like cotton, wheat, and grain sorghum, as well as livestock production.

Now, for a fun fact: Bailey County is home to the National Mule Memorial, which is dedicated to the hardworking mules who contributed to the growth and development of the American West. The memorial, which was dedicated in 1965, is located in Muleshoe, and it features a bronze statue of a mule named "Ol' Pete."


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