Midland County, MI vs Alcona County, MI

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

Metric Midland County, MI Alcona County, MI
Population 84K 10K
Low Food Access % 32.9% 37.6%
SNAP Participation % 11.0% 11.7%
Poverty Rate 10.1% 15.8%
Median Household Income $73,643 $50,295
Households Without Vehicle 5.8% 3.5%
Low Access Population 27,472 3,849
Low Access Tracts 9 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.