Arkansas County, AR vs Ashley County, AR
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Arkansas County, AR | Ashley County, AR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17K | 19K |
| Low Food Access % | 61.9% | 67.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 15.1% | 15.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Median Household Income | $58,695 | $44,804 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| Low Access Population | 10,538 | 12,894 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Arkansas County, AR full profile →
61.9% low access · 15.1% SNAP
Ashley County, AR full profile →
67.8% low access · 15.2% 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.