Houston County, TX vs Anderson County, TX
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Houston County, TX | Anderson County, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22K | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 62.2% | 55.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 16.6% | 17.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| Median Household Income | $51,043 | $57,445 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| Low Access Population | 13,751 | 32,233 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 10 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Houston County, TX full profile →
62.2% low access · 16.6% SNAP
Anderson County, TX full profile →
55.5% low access · 17.0% 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.