Marion County, OR vs Baker County, OR

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

Metric Marion County, OR Baker County, OR
Population 349K 17K
Low Food Access % 17.4% 37.9%
SNAP Participation % 19.7% 16.7%
Poverty Rate 13.0% 14.9%
Median Household Income $77,351 $60,936
Households Without Vehicle 6.2% 5.3%
Low Access Population 54,734 6,113
Low Access Tracts 19 4

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.