Barton County, KS vs Allen County, KS

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

Metric Barton County, KS Allen County, KS
Population 25K 12K
Low Food Access % 34.4% 15.4%
SNAP Participation % 7.0% 9.3%
Poverty Rate 15.4% 9.9%
Median Household Income $58,851 $60,689
Households Without Vehicle 4.5% 7.7%
Low Access Population 9,524 2,064
Low Access Tracts 4 1

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.