Lee County, SC vs Allendale County, SC

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Lee County, SC Allendale County, SC
Population 17K 8K
Low Food Access % 77.5% 76.8%
SNAP Participation % 27.3% 23.4%
Poverty Rate 27.8% 27.2%
Median Household Income $39,099 $37,096
Households Without Vehicle 12.4% 13.4%
Low Access Population 12,832 6,200
Low Access Tracts 4 2

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

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.