Ashland County, WI vs Adams County, WI
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Ashland County, WI | Adams County, WI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16K | 21K |
| Low Food Access % | 55.4% | 45.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 16.2% | 14.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Median Household Income | $57,000 | $55,223 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Low Access Population | 8,887 | 9,474 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Ashland County, WI full profile →
55.4% low access · 16.2% SNAP
Adams County, WI full profile →
45.7% low access · 14.5% 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.