Chouteau County, MT vs Beaverhead County, MT

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

Metric Chouteau County, MT Beaverhead County, MT
Population 6K 9K
Low Food Access % 42.5% 26.4%
SNAP Participation % 10.8% 7.8%
Poverty Rate 15.1% 15.4%
Median Household Income $51,791 $55,867
Households Without Vehicle 5.4% 0.9%
Low Access Population 2,506 2,500
Low Access Tracts 1 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.