Marion County, WV vs Barbour County, WV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Marion County, WV | Barbour County, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56K | 16K |
| Low Food Access % | 56.4% | 63.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | 22.0% |
| Median Household Income | $59,974 | $44,341 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Low Access Population | 31,693 | 9,891 |
| Low Access Tracts | 10 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Marion County, WV full profile →
56.4% low access · 15.4% SNAP
Barbour County, WV full profile →
63.7% low access · 15.9% 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.