Howard County, TX vs Anderson County, TX
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Howard County, TX | Anderson County, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32K | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.6% | 43.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.4% | 18.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $62,068 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Low Access Population | 11,408 | 25,589 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Howard County, TX full profile →
32.6% low access · 12.4% SNAP
Anderson County, TX full profile →
43.8% low access · 18.0% 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.