Columbia County, FL vs Alachua County, FL
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Columbia County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70K | 280K |
| Low Food Access % | 49.6% | 52.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 19.4% | 8.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 20.2% |
| Median Household Income | $53,501 | $57,566 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Low Access Population | 34,637 | 146,578 |
| Low Access Tracts | 11 | 46 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Columbia County, FL full profile →
49.6% low access · 19.4% SNAP
Alachua County, FL full profile →
52.4% low access · 8.9% 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.