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 | 18K |
| Low Food Access % | 47.0% | 21.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | 22.1% |
| Median Household Income | $53,164 | $44,266 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| Low Access Population | 8,947 | 4,755 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Arkansas County, AR full profile →
47.0% low access · 14.9% SNAP
Ashley County, AR full profile →
21.8% low access · 13.2% 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.