Clare County, MI vs Alcona County, MI

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

Metric Clare County, MI Alcona County, MI
Population 31K 10K
Low Food Access % 67.9% 37.6%
SNAP Participation % 17.9% 11.7%
Poverty Rate 22.1% 15.8%
Median Household Income $47,816 $50,295
Households Without Vehicle 7.8% 3.5%
Low Access Population 21,048 3,849
Low Access Tracts 7 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.