Meade County, SD vs Aurora County, SD

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

Metric Meade County, SD Aurora County, SD
Population 31K 3K
Low Food Access % 15.3% 70.4%
SNAP Participation % 5.9% 4.4%
Poverty Rate 7.1% 10.6%
Median Household Income $74,790 $72,885
Households Without Vehicle 3.8% 2.6%
Low Access Population 3,902 1,908
Low Access Tracts 3 1

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.