Owyhee County, ID vs Ada County, ID
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Owyhee County, ID | Ada County, ID |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12K | 497K |
| Low Food Access % | 31.5% | 12.3% |
| SNAP Participation % | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $58,440 | $83,881 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Low Access Population | 3,794 | 61,192 |
| Low Access Tracts | 1 | 19 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Owyhee County, ID full profile →
31.5% low access · 12.9% SNAP
Ada County, ID full profile →
12.3% low access · 5.5% 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.