McKinley County, NM vs Luna County, NM
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | McKinley County, NM | Luna County, NM |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 72K | 25K |
| Low Food Access % | 78.6% | 72.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 33.2% | 26.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.6% | 23.3% |
| Median Household Income | $44,029 | $38,241 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.8% | 8.1% |
| Low Access Population | 56,649 | 18,410 |
| Low Access Tracts | 18 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
McKinley County, NM full profile →
78.6% low access · 33.2% SNAP
Luna County, NM full profile →
72.5% low access · 26.1% 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.