Lyon County, NV vs Carson City, NV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Lyon County, NV | Carson City, NV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59K | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 21.3% | 33.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $70,026 | $67,465 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Low Access Population | 12,660 | 19,630 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 6 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Lyon County, NV full profile →
21.3% low access · 10.6% SNAP
Carson City, NV full profile →
33.7% low access · 9.0% 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.