Lake County, OR vs Malheur County, OR
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Lake County, OR | Malheur County, OR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8K | 32K |
| Low Food Access % | 64.4% | 62.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 16.7% | 29.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Median Household Income | $54,663 | $48,371 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Low Access Population | 5,281 | 19,837 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Lake County, OR full profile →
64.4% low access · 16.7% SNAP
Malheur County, OR full profile →
62.9% low access · 29.0% 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.