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).
Holmes County, MS full profile →
78.8% low access · 27.4% SNAP
Humphreys County, MS full profile →
78.5% low access · 30.6% 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.