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 % 15.6% 12.8%
SNAP Participation % 12.5% 11.0%
Poverty Rate 12.3% 10.4%
Median Household Income $54,993 $61,286
Households Without Vehicle 3.5% 5.6%
Low Access Population 1,710 1,224
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.