Calhoun County, AR vs Arkansas County, AR

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

Metric Calhoun County, AR Arkansas County, AR
Population 5K 17K
Low Food Access % 25.5% 61.9%
SNAP Participation % 9.0% 15.1%
Poverty Rate 12.5% 16.8%
Median Household Income $60,237 $58,695
Households Without Vehicle 3.3% 9.7%
Low Access Population 1,217 10,538
Low Access Tracts 0 3

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.