Mason County, KY vs Adair County, KY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Mason County, KY | Adair County, KY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17K | 19K |
| Low Food Access % | 68.6% | 55.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 19.1% | 14.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | 19.8% |
| Median Household Income | $48,460 | $49,690 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 10.5% | 5.5% |
| Low Access Population | 11,709 | 10,539 |
| Low Access Tracts | 3 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Mason County, KY full profile →
68.6% low access · 19.1% SNAP
Adair County, KY full profile →
55.8% low access · 14.7% 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.