Otero County, NM vs Bernalillo County, NM
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Otero County, NM | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69K | 674K |
| Low Food Access % | 23.9% | 19.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 21.6% | 17.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | 15.2% |
| Median Household Income | $55,876 | $69,473 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| Low Access Population | 15,259 | 128,657 |
| Low Access Tracts | 6 | 55 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Otero County, NM full profile →
23.9% low access · 21.6% SNAP
Bernalillo County, NM full profile →
19.4% low access · 17.0% 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.