Clarke County, IA vs Wapello County, IA

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

Metric Clarke County, IA Wapello County, IA
Population 10K 35K
Low Food Access % 65.1% 62.0%
SNAP Participation % 18.4% 17.7%
Poverty Rate 16.9% 17.4%
Median Household Income $63,120 $56,209
Households Without Vehicle 9.7% 7.4%
Low Access Population 6,339 21,881
Low Access Tracts 2 7

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.