Jefferson County, MO vs Adair County, MO
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Jefferson County, MO | Adair County, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 227K | 25K |
| Low Food Access % | 14.3% | 52.6% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.1% | 7.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 23.6% |
| Median Household Income | $77,217 | $51,020 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| Low Access Population | 32,459 | 13,307 |
| Low Access Tracts | 10 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Jefferson County, MO full profile →
14.3% low access · 8.1% SNAP
Adair County, MO full profile →
52.6% low access · 7.6% 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.