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There are 78 USDA backed residential loans in Upshur county with an average loan balance of $97,810. Over 83% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $100,945. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,259 SqFt. Upshur 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 Upshur County is roughly 918 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Upshur County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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Abbott • Adrian • Alexander • Alton • Arlington • Atlas • Beans Mill • *Buckhannon • Canaan • Carter • Craddock • Daysville • Deanville • Eden • Ellamore • Evergreen • Five Forks • Freeman • French Creek • Frenchton • Gaines • Gale • Goodwin • Gormley • Goshen • Gould • Heavener Grove • Hinkleville • Hodgesville • Holly Grove • Hoover Town • Imperial • Ivy • Kanawha Head • Kedron • Kesling Mill • Lorentz • McCuetown • Midvale • Overhill • Palace Valley • Pecks Run • Queens • Red Rock • Reger • Rock Cave • Rocky Ford • Ruraldale • Sago • Sand Run • Selbyville • Shahan • Swamp Run • Tallmansville • Tenmile • Tennerton • Teter • Vegan • Wilsontown • Yokum • Zion
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 Upshur County.
Upshur County, located in the great state of West Virginia, was established on March 26, 1851, and named in honor of Abel Parker Upshur, a distinguished Virginian and statesman. The county was created from parts of Randolph, Barbour, and Lewis Counties, and it encompasses approximately 354 square miles of land area. Its county seat is Buckhannon, which was settled as early as 1764.
Some crucial events took place in Upshur County throughout history. During the Civil War, the Battle of Buckhannon occurred in the county on June 30, 1861. Union troops successfully maintained their presence in the region, preventing Confederate advancement. In the 20th century, advancements occurred in the areas of transportation, education, and industry.
One notable fun fact about Upshur County is the existence of the West Virginia State Wildlife Center at French Creek. This 338-acre zoo and wildlife facility is a living showcase of West Virginia's diverse fauna, housing over 30 different species of mammals, birds, and reptiles native to the Appalachian region. Visitors can enjoy walking nature trails and observing the wildlife in a serene and educational environment.