Holmes County, MS vs Humphreys County, MS

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

Metric Holmes County, MS Humphreys County, MS
Population 17K 8K
Low Food Access % 78.8% 78.5%
SNAP Participation % 27.4% 30.6%
Poverty Rate 35.0% 32.1%
Median Household Income $28,818 $31,907
Households Without Vehicle 15.1% 12.2%
Low Access Population 13,276 6,079
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.