Lowndes County, GA vs Appling County, GA

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

Metric Lowndes County, GA Appling County, GA
Population 118K 18K
Low Food Access % 64.9% 70.0%
SNAP Participation % 16.6% 20.0%
Poverty Rate 20.6% 25.3%
Median Household Income $52,821 $43,268
Households Without Vehicle 7.5% 7.4%
Low Access Population 76,749 12,909
Low Access Tracts 24 4

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.