Hempstead County, AR vs Arkansas County, AR
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Hempstead County, AR | Arkansas County, AR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20K | 17K |
| Low Food Access % | 62.1% | 61.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.4% | 15.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | 16.8% |
| Median Household Income | $45,049 | $58,695 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| Low Access Population | 12,443 | 10,538 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Hempstead County, AR full profile →
62.1% low access · 12.4% SNAP
Arkansas County, AR full profile →
61.9% low access · 15.1% 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.