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 % 31.2% 27.3%
SNAP Participation % 5.9% 9.0%
Poverty Rate 9.0% 22.0%
Median Household Income $74,876 $61,536
Households Without Vehicle 5.5% 7.3%
Low Access Population 23,730 6,986
Low Access Tracts 10 2

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.