Madison County, KY vs Adair County, KY

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

Metric Madison County, KY Adair County, KY
Population 93K 19K
Low Food Access % 43.0% 55.8%
SNAP Participation % 12.4% 14.7%
Poverty Rate 16.1% 19.8%
Median Household Income $59,797 $49,690
Households Without Vehicle 4.5% 5.5%
Low Access Population 39,971 10,539
Low Access Tracts 12 3

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.