Cherokee County, KS vs Allen County, KS
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Cherokee County, KS | Allen County, KS |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19K | 12K |
| Low Food Access % | 46.4% | 15.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 13.1% | 9.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Median Household Income | $57,668 | $60,689 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| Low Access Population | 10,030 | 2,064 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Cherokee County, KS full profile →
46.4% low access · 13.1% SNAP
Allen County, KS full profile →
15.4% low access · 9.3% 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.