Augusta County, VA vs Accomack County, VA

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Augusta County, VA Accomack County, VA
Population 77K 33K
Low Food Access % 15.4% 54.4%
SNAP Participation % 6.1% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 8.1% 15.9%
Median Household Income $76,124 $52,694
Households Without Vehicle 4.5% 8.0%
Low Access Population 11,925 18,152
Low Access Tracts 4 5

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

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.