Fergus County, MT vs Beaverhead County, MT
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Fergus County, MT | Beaverhead County, MT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12K | 10K |
| Low Food Access % | 39.4% | 20.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.3% | 7.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| Median Household Income | $63,706 | $61,268 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.4% | 0.8% |
| Low Access Population | 4,563 | 1,856 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Fergus County, MT full profile →
39.4% low access · 7.3% SNAP
Beaverhead County, MT full profile →
20.1% low access · 7.2% 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.