Baltimore city, MD vs Somerset County, MD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Baltimore city, MD | Somerset County, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 585K | 25K |
| Low Food Access % | 72.9% | 68.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 23.5% | 25.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | 19.8% |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $52,149 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 26.5% | 7.5% |
| Low Access Population | 426,135 | 16,876 |
| Low Access Tracts | 133 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Baltimore city, MD full profile →
72.9% low access · 23.5% SNAP
Somerset County, MD full profile →
68.4% low access · 25.7% 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.