Bent County, CO vs Otero County, CO
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Bent County, CO | Otero County, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6K | 19K |
| Low Food Access % | 73.2% | 72.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 25.1% | 22.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | 24.0% |
| Median Household Income | $45,776 | $47,500 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.9% | 8.6% |
| Low Access Population | 4,071 | 13,526 |
| Low Access Tracts | 1 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Bent County, CO full profile →
73.2% low access · 25.1% SNAP
Otero County, CO full profile →
72.8% low access · 22.7% 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.