Geary County, KS vs Allen County, KS

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

Metric Geary County, KS Allen County, KS
Population 36K 13K
Low Food Access % 38.1% 50.6%
SNAP Participation % 7.9% 11.4%
Poverty Rate 18.6% 15.2%
Median Household Income $57,992 $55,059
Households Without Vehicle 4.1% 7.6%
Low Access Population 13,810 6,352
Low Access Tracts 4 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.