Cocke County, TN vs Anderson County, TN

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

Metric Cocke County, TN Anderson County, TN
Population 37K 79K
Low Food Access % 21.9% 10.9%
SNAP Participation % 18.8% 11.9%
Poverty Rate 21.9% 13.4%
Median Household Income $48,016 $66,183
Households Without Vehicle 4.4% 5.6%
Low Access Population 7,827 8,188
Low Access Tracts 5 5

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.