Dauphin County, PA vs Adams County, PA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Dauphin County, PA | Adams County, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 290K | 106K |
| Low Food Access % | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $76,242 | $84,092 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.4% | 4.5% |
| Low Access Population | 94,784 | 16,080 |
| Low Access Tracts | 31 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Dauphin County, PA full profile →
35.4% low access · 13.3% SNAP
Adams County, PA full profile →
15.9% low access · 8.2% 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.