Madison County, IL vs Adams County, IL

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

Metric Madison County, IL Adams County, IL
Population 266K 66K
Low Food Access % 40.3% 44.7%
SNAP Participation % 13.4% 12.8%
Poverty Rate 12.0% 12.1%
Median Household Income $71,759 $63,767
Households Without Vehicle 5.6% 7.2%
Low Access Population 107,001 29,316
Low Access Tracts 33 9

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.