Edgar County, IL vs Adams County, IL

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

Metric Edgar County, IL Adams County, IL
Population 17K 65K
Low Food Access % 41.9% 16.5%
SNAP Participation % 19.3% 12.4%
Poverty Rate 12.0% 12.8%
Median Household Income $59,941 $66,220
Households Without Vehicle 8.0% 7.5%
Low Access Population 7,775 11,088
Low Access Tracts 5 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.