Alcona County, MI vs Alger County, MI

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

Metric Alcona County, MI Alger County, MI
Population 10K 9K
Low Food Access % 37.6% 34.9%
SNAP Participation % 11.7% 11.7%
Poverty Rate 15.8% 10.3%
Median Household Income $50,295 $55,528
Households Without Vehicle 3.5% 5.9%
Low Access Population 3,849 3,094
Low Access Tracts 1 1

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.