Mesa County, CO vs Adams County, CO
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Mesa County, CO | Adams County, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 156K | 520K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.7% | 24.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 10.1% | 9.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 9.6% |
| Median Household Income | $68,077 | $86,297 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Low Access Population | 51,055 | 125,356 |
| Low Access Tracts | 16 | 39 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Mesa County, CO full profile →
32.7% low access · 10.1% SNAP
Adams County, CO full profile →
24.1% low access · 9.4% 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.