Charlevoix County, MI vs Alcona County, MI

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

Metric Charlevoix County, MI Alcona County, MI
Population 26K 10K
Low Food Access % 22.2% 37.6%
SNAP Participation % 7.2% 11.7%
Poverty Rate 8.6% 15.8%
Median Household Income $69,764 $50,295
Households Without Vehicle 5.5% 3.5%
Low Access Population 5,811 3,849
Low Access Tracts 2 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.