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There are 13 USDA backed residential loans in Swisher county with an average loan balance of $60,033. Over 92% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 38 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $60,115. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,568 SqFt. Swisher 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 Swisher County is roughly 2,333 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Swisher County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Claytonville • Eunice • *Happy • Kaffir • *Kress • *Tulia • Vigo Park
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 Swisher County.
Swisher County, located in the Panhandle Plains region of Texas, was named after James G. Swisher, a soldier during the Texas Revolution and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Swisher County, which has its county seat as Tulia, was officially established on August 21, 1876 but was not organized until March 17, 1890. The county spans over 901 square miles.
In the late 19th century, cattle ranching was the main source of livelihood in Swisher County. After the Santa Fe Railroad arrived in the area in 1906, the county experienced a period of rapid development with the influx of settlers drawn to the newly available farmlands. An increase in agricultural activities like farming and livestock raising shaped the economy of the region. The various crops grown in Swisher County include sorghum, cotton, corn, and wheat.
One fun fact about Swisher County is that it is home to the Tulia Livestock Auction, one of the largest cattle auctions in the state of Texas. The auction which started in 1946, still takes place every Wednesday and is a significant economic activity that has become a source of pride for the region.