Black Hawk County, IA vs Adair County, IA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Black Hawk County, IA | Adair County, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131K | 7K |
| Low Food Access % | 27.5% | 8.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 11.1% | 9.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $66,417 | $68,092 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Low Access Population | 36,084 | 617 |
| Low Access Tracts | 19 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Black Hawk County, IA full profile →
27.5% low access · 11.1% SNAP
Adair County, IA full profile →
8.0% low access · 9.8% 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.