Adams County, ID vs Ada County, ID

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

Metric Adams County, ID Ada County, ID
Population 5K 519K
Low Food Access % 25.5% 30.4%
SNAP Participation % 4.6% 5.1%
Poverty Rate 17.9% 8.3%
Median Household Income $61,808 $91,502
Households Without Vehicle 2.0% 3.8%
Low Access Population 1,014 119,470
Low Access Tracts 1 31

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.