Allen County, KS vs Anderson County, KS

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

Metric Allen County, KS Anderson County, KS
Population 13K 8K
Low Food Access % 50.6% 40.1%
SNAP Participation % 11.4% 10.1%
Poverty Rate 15.2% 13.2%
Median Household Income $55,059 $67,651
Households Without Vehicle 7.6% 6.2%
Low Access Population 6,352 3,127
Low Access Tracts 2 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.