Baker County, OR vs Benton County, OR

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

Metric Baker County, OR Benton County, OR
Population 17K 96K
Low Food Access % 37.9% 27.9%
SNAP Participation % 16.7% 13.3%
Poverty Rate 14.9% 18.2%
Median Household Income $60,936 $77,702
Households Without Vehicle 5.3% 7.4%
Low Access Population 6,113 23,900
Low Access Tracts 4 11

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.