Jackson County, IN vs Adams County, IN

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Jackson County, IN Adams County, IN
Population 46K 36K
Low Food Access % 34.7% 37.7%
SNAP Participation % 8.7% 5.8%
Poverty Rate 12.4% 11.5%
Median Household Income $65,609 $61,731
Households Without Vehicle 5.8% 14.0%
Low Access Population 16,036 13,507
Low Access Tracts 5 4

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

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.