Hancock County, TN vs Lake County, TN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Hancock County, TN | Lake County, TN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7K | 7K |
| Low Food Access % | 78.9% | 78.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 31.4% | 31.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.3% | 27.9% |
| Median Household Income | $31,809 | $32,064 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| Low Access Population | 5,307 | 5,415 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 2 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Hancock County, TN full profile →
78.9% low access · 31.4% SNAP
Lake County, TN full profile →
78.5% low access · 31.0% 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.