Cheshire County, NH vs Belknap County, NH
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Cheshire County, NH | Belknap County, NH |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77K | 64K |
| Low Food Access % | 18.0% | 14.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $76,551 | $80,719 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.7% | 4.0% |
| Low Access Population | 13,790 | 9,012 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Cheshire County, NH full profile →
18.0% low access · 6.1% SNAP
Belknap County, NH full profile →
14.1% low access · 6.1% 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.