Cowlitz County, WA vs Adams County, WA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Cowlitz County, WA | Adams County, WA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 111K | 21K |
| Low Food Access % | 48.0% | 66.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Median Household Income | $70,912 | $63,105 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| Low Access Population | 53,098 | 13,691 |
| Low Access Tracts | 17 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Cowlitz County, WA full profile →
48.0% low access · 18.4% SNAP
Adams County, WA full profile →
66.6% low access · 18.9% 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.