Cole County, MO vs Adair County, MO
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Cole County, MO | Adair County, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77K | 25K |
| Low Food Access % | 22.2% | 52.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.6% | 7.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 23.6% |
| Median Household Income | $70,667 | $51,020 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Low Access Population | 17,070 | 13,307 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Cole County, MO full profile →
22.2% low access · 6.6% SNAP
Adair County, MO full profile →
52.6% low access · 7.6% 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.