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There are 29 USDA backed residential loans in Marion county with an average loan balance of $91,975. Over 89% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 38 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $95,851. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,478 SqFt. Marion 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 Marion County is roughly 1,090 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Marion County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Berea   •   Burford   •   Gethsemane   •   Gray   •   *Jefferson   •   Kellyville   •   Lassater   •   Lodi   •   Orrs   •   *Pine Harbor   •   Prospect   •   Smithland   •   Warlock

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 Marion County.

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Marion County, located in the eastern region of the great state of Texas, has a rich and diverse history. It was established in 1860 and named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, also known as the "Swamp Fox." The county seat, Jefferson, was founded around 1841 and played a significant role in the county's development due to its strategic location along the Big Cypress Bayou.

During the mid-to-late 1800s, Marion County thrived economically, mainly because of its booming cotton industry and riverboat trade. The county's location along the Jefferson & Shreveport Red River Route contributed to its prosperity, making it the main commercial navigational route with New Orleans. By the 1870s, Jefferson was the sixth-largest city in Texas, with a population of around 30,000 people.

However, after the railroad industry's growth in the late 19th century, Jefferson and Marion County experienced a decline in river trade, leading to a reduced population and decreased economic activity. Industries such as cotton production, timber, and cattle ranching have continued to contribute to the local economy throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

A fun fact about Marion County is that it has been home to several famous figures in American history. One of the most notable is the renowned botanist and herbalist Tommie Bass, who was born in 1908 in the small village of Llewellyn. Bass was known for his deep knowledge of medicinal plants, and he became a significant figure in the field of folk medicine in America.


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