USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Cowlitz, Washington

 
97.4% of Cowlitz County is eligible for a USDA home loan.

The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Cowlitz county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 64.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 38.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 45% and the area covered by water is 2.37%. The overall influence score for Cowlitz is 3.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Cowlitz, Washington with a blue border. Regions of Washington that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Washington. 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 Lewis is 48 kilometers to the north east, Clark is 48 kilometers to the south and Wahkiakum is 58 kilometers to the west.
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Select from the above list of cities in Cowlitz 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 Washington.

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Cowlitz County, Washington is located in the southwestern part of the state and covers an area of 1,166 square miles. As of 2019, the population of the county was 103,694 people. The largest city in the county is Longview with a population of 36,812 people. The racial makeup of Cowlitz County is 89.4% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from two or more races.

The median household income for Cowlitz County is $50,879 and the median home value is $280,000. The cost of living in Cowlitz County is slightly higher than the national average and there are many rural areas throughout the county with limited access to public transportation and services. The unemployment rate in Cowlitz County is 6%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 6.3%.

The housing market in Cowlitz County is relatively affordable with a wide variety of different types of homes available in both urban and rural areas. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cowlitz County is around $753/month, while a three-bedroom apartment costs around $1,028/month on average. In terms of safety, there were 878 total violent crimes reported in 2019 for the county, resulting in a violent crime rate of 8 per 1,000 people. That is slightly higher than the national average of 3.7 per 1,000 people.

Cowlitz, Washington

Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Washington USDA program details you can also contact:

State Office
1835 Black Lake Blvd.
SW in Olympia,WA 
(360) 704-7740

Western Area Housing Office, Olympia, WA has offices located in Mount Vernon & Port Angeles. 
(360) 704-7760

Eastern Area Housing Office, Wenatchee, WA has offices in Spokane and Yakima 
(509) 663-4019

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