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 12K 8K
Low Food Access % 15.4% 18.5%
SNAP Participation % 9.3% 5.2%
Poverty Rate 9.9% 11.0%
Median Household Income $60,689 $70,614
Households Without Vehicle 7.7% 7.2%
Low Access Population 2,064 1,499
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.