Lauderdale County, MS vs Adams County, MS
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Lauderdale County, MS | Adams County, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 72K | 29K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.1% | 28.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 18.4% | 16.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% | 27.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50,817 | $43,644 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| Low Access Population | 25,738 | 9,127 |
| Low Access Tracts | 14 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Lauderdale County, MS full profile →
32.1% low access · 18.4% SNAP
Adams County, MS full profile →
28.3% low access · 16.5% 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.