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 | 520K | 16K |
| Low Food Access % | 24.1% | 58.2% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.4% | 25.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 15.5% |
| Median Household Income | $86,297 | $52,271 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Low Access Population | 125,356 | 9,580 |
| Low Access Tracts | 39 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Adams County, CO full profile →
24.1% low access · 9.4% SNAP
Alamosa County, CO full profile →
58.2% low access · 25.2% SNAP
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.