Ottawa County, MI vs Alcona County, MI

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

Metric Ottawa County, MI Alcona County, MI
Population 301K 10K
Low Food Access % 31.4% 15.6%
SNAP Participation % 6.0% 12.5%
Poverty Rate 8.3% 12.3%
Median Household Income $90,502 $54,993
Households Without Vehicle 3.7% 3.5%
Low Access Population 82,799 1,710
Low Access Tracts 31 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.