Imperial County, CA vs Fresno County, CA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Imperial County, CA | Fresno County, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 180K | 1.0M |
| Low Food Access % | 66.1% | 65.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 25.1% | 19.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | 19.5% |
| Median Household Income | $53,847 | $67,756 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Low Access Population | 118,701 | 660,423 |
| Low Access Tracts | 37 | 206 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Imperial County, CA full profile →
66.1% low access · 25.1% SNAP
Fresno County, CA full profile →
65.5% low access · 19.2% 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.