Elkhart County, IN vs Adams County, IN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Elkhart County, IN | Adams County, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 207K | 36K |
| Low Food Access % | 38.4% | 37.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Median Household Income | $63,978 | $61,731 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.4% | 14.0% |
| Low Access Population | 79,427 | 13,507 |
| Low Access Tracts | 25 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Elkhart County, IN full profile →
38.4% low access · 7.5% SNAP
Adams County, IN full profile →
37.7% low access · 5.8% 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.