Hughes County, SD vs Aurora County, SD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Hughes County, SD | Aurora County, SD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18K | 3K |
| Low Food Access % | 34.8% | 70.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | 10.6% |
| Median Household Income | $81,395 | $72,885 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Low Access Population | 5,931 | 1,908 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Hughes County, SD full profile →
34.8% low access · 6.1% SNAP
Aurora County, SD full profile →
70.4% low access · 4.4% 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.