McDowell County, WV vs Barbour County, WV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | McDowell County, WV | Barbour County, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18K | 15K |
| Low Food Access % | 3.3% | 11.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 36.5% | 19.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.2% | 20.0% |
| Median Household Income | $31,559 | $51,394 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| Low Access Population | 734 | 1,894 |
| Low Access Tracts | 0 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
McDowell County, WV full profile →
3.3% low access · 36.5% SNAP
Barbour County, WV full profile →
11.4% low access · 19.5% 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.