Gem County, ID vs Ada County, ID
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Gem County, ID | Ada County, ID |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21K | 519K |
| Low Food Access % | 28.3% | 30.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $64,605 | $91,502 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| Low Access Population | 4,739 | 119,470 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 31 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Gem County, ID full profile →
28.3% low access · 6.8% SNAP
Ada County, ID full profile →
30.4% low access · 5.1% 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.