Jefferson County, MT vs Beaverhead County, MT
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Jefferson County, MT | Beaverhead County, MT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12K | 9K |
| Low Food Access % | 6.1% | 26.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 15.4% |
| Median Household Income | $73,875 | $55,867 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Low Access Population | 749 | 2,500 |
| Low Access Tracts | 0 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Jefferson County, MT full profile →
6.1% low access · 5.3% SNAP
Beaverhead County, MT full profile →
26.4% low access · 7.8% 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.