Mingo County, WV vs McDowell County, WV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Mingo County, WV | McDowell County, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23K | 19K |
| Low Food Access % | 78.1% | 77.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 34.3% | 37.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| Median Household Income | $38,305 | $28,235 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Low Access Population | 18,327 | 14,694 |
| Low Access Tracts | 6 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Mingo County, WV full profile →
78.1% low access · 34.3% SNAP
McDowell County, WV full profile →
77.7% low access · 37.3% 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.