Benson County, ND vs Adams County, ND

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

Metric Benson County, ND Adams County, ND
Population 6K 2K
Low Food Access % 42.7% 22.6%
SNAP Participation % 20.5% 12.6%
Poverty Rate 25.6% 14.8%
Median Household Income $64,033 $62,500
Households Without Vehicle 8.8% 9.4%
Low Access Population 2,844 530
Low Access Tracts 3 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.