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 | 13K |
| Low Food Access % | 48.4% | 50.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.4% | 11.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 15.2% |
| Median Household Income | $53,382 | $55,059 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.4% | 7.6% |
| Low Access Population | 9,380 | 6,352 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 2 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Cherokee County, KS full profile →
48.4% low access · 12.4% SNAP
Allen County, KS full profile →
50.6% low access · 11.4% 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.