Anderson County, TN vs Bedford County, TN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Anderson County, TN | Bedford County, TN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79K | 52K |
| Low Food Access % | 10.9% | 23.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| Median Household Income | $66,183 | $67,225 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Low Access Population | 8,188 | 10,365 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Anderson County, TN full profile →
10.9% low access · 11.9% SNAP
Bedford County, TN full profile →
23.0% low access · 10.2% SNAP
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.