Macon County, TN vs Anderson County, TN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Macon County, TN | Anderson County, TN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25K | 77K |
| Low Food Access % | 43.6% | 46.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | 15.4% |
| Median Household Income | $51,215 | $60,633 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Low Access Population | 11,059 | 35,575 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 11 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Macon County, TN full profile →
43.6% low access · 15.5% SNAP
Anderson County, TN full profile →
46.0% low access · 12.6% 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.