Dawes County, NE vs Adams County, NE

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Dawes County, NE Adams County, NE
Population 8K 31K
Low Food Access % 29.0% 35.0%
SNAP Participation % 10.0% 9.1%
Poverty Rate 13.1% 12.7%
Median Household Income $56,280 $68,365
Households Without Vehicle 4.0% 4.6%
Low Access Population 2,663 10,985
Low Access Tracts 2 5

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.