Benzie County, MI vs Alcona County, MI

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

Metric Benzie County, MI Alcona County, MI
Population 18K 10K
Low Food Access % 0.0% 15.6%
SNAP Participation % 7.8% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 9.7% 12.3%
Median Household Income $74,834 $54,993
Households Without Vehicle 2.5% 3.5%
Low Access Population 0 1,710
Low Access Tracts 0 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.