Athens County, OH vs Adams County, OH
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Athens County, OH | Adams County, OH |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61K | 28K |
| Low Food Access % | 63.3% | 67.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 14.8% | 20.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | 19.6% |
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | $46,234 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| Low Access Population | 38,788 | 18,459 |
| Low Access Tracts | 12 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Athens County, OH full profile →
63.3% low access · 14.8% SNAP
Adams County, OH full profile →
67.1% low access · 20.1% 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.