Essex County, VT vs Addison County, VT

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

Metric Essex County, VT Addison County, VT
Population 6K 37K
Low Food Access % 43.6% 17.3%
SNAP Participation % 16.2% 9.0%
Poverty Rate 13.2% 7.5%
Median Household Income $55,247 $85,870
Households Without Vehicle 4.9% 4.1%
Low Access Population 2,606 6,476
Low Access Tracts 1 2

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.