Grand Traverse County, MI vs Alcona County, MI
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Grand Traverse County, MI | Alcona County, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95K | 10K |
| Low Food Access % | 27.9% | 37.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.6% | 11.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 15.8% |
| Median Household Income | $75,553 | $50,295 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Low Access Population | 26,593 | 3,849 |
| Low Access Tracts | 8 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Grand Traverse County, MI full profile →
27.9% low access · 7.6% SNAP
Alcona County, MI full profile →
37.6% low access · 11.7% 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.