Pennington County, SD vs Aurora County, SD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Pennington County, SD | Aurora County, SD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114K | 3K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.8% | 70.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.1% | 4.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 10.6% |
| Median Household Income | $74,517 | $72,885 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Low Access Population | 33,076 | 1,908 |
| Low Access Tracts | 12 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Pennington County, SD full profile →
32.8% low access · 8.1% SNAP
Aurora County, SD full profile →
70.4% low access · 4.4% 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.