Adams County, CO vs Alamosa County, CO

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Adams County, CO Alamosa County, CO
Population 530K 17K
Low Food Access % 17.9% 27.7%
SNAP Participation % 10.3% 28.6%
Poverty Rate 9.8% 17.2%
Median Household Income $94,571 $55,397
Households Without Vehicle 4.7% 7.9%
Low Access Population 79,136 4,278
Low Access Tracts 40 3

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas - low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates - population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.