Benton County, IA vs Adair County, IA

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

Metric Benton County, IA Adair County, IA
Population 26K 7K
Low Food Access % 10.0% 28.4%
SNAP Participation % 5.2% 11.6%
Poverty Rate 8.3% 10.1%
Median Household Income $79,444 $63,172
Households Without Vehicle 3.2% 4.5%
Low Access Population 2,565 2,124
Low Access Tracts 1 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.