Lyon County, MN vs Aitkin County, MN

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

Metric Lyon County, MN Aitkin County, MN
Population 25K 16K
Low Food Access % 38.0% 30.6%
SNAP Participation % 7.9% 7.7%
Poverty Rate 12.4% 12.4%
Median Household Income $68,919 $56,406
Households Without Vehicle 7.3% 5.2%
Low Access Population 9,634 4,853
Low Access Tracts 3 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.