Benton County, IN vs Adams County, IN

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

Metric Benton County, IN Adams County, IN
Population 9K 36K
Low Food Access % 30.5% 37.7%
SNAP Participation % 9.4% 5.8%
Poverty Rate 14.2% 11.5%
Median Household Income $58,620 $61,731
Households Without Vehicle 3.4% 14.0%
Low Access Population 2,656 13,507
Low Access Tracts 1 4

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.