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 | 68K | 675K |
| Low Food Access % | 56.6% | 57.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 18.6% | 16.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | 16.4% |
| Median Household Income | $50,833 | $62,220 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| Low Access Population | 38,403 | 390,647 |
| Low Access Tracts | 12 | 122 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Otero County, NM full profile →
56.6% low access · 18.6% SNAP
Bernalillo County, NM full profile →
57.9% low access · 16.4% 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.