Jefferson County, ID vs Ada County, ID
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Jefferson County, ID | Ada County, ID |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31K | 497K |
| Low Food Access % | 7.4% | 12.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $77,491 | $83,881 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Low Access Population | 2,322 | 61,192 |
| Low Access Tracts | 1 | 19 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Jefferson County, ID full profile →
7.4% low access · 4.4% SNAP
Ada County, ID full profile →
12.3% low access · 5.5% 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.