Howard County, MO vs Adair County, MO
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Howard County, MO | Adair County, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10K | 25K |
| Low Food Access % | 25.8% | 52.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 9.0% | 7.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 23.6% |
| Median Household Income | $59,023 | $51,020 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| Low Access Population | 2,617 | 13,307 |
| Low Access Tracts | 1 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Howard County, MO full profile →
25.8% low access · 9.0% SNAP
Adair County, MO full profile →
52.6% low access · 7.6% 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.