Pickens County, GA vs Appling County, GA

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

Metric Pickens County, GA Appling County, GA
Population 35K 18K
Low Food Access % 17.7% 47.8%
SNAP Participation % 9.7% 19.6%
Poverty Rate 12.0% 22.5%
Median Household Income $78,930 $46,651
Households Without Vehicle 2.8% 6.3%
Low Access Population 5,197 8,709
Low Access Tracts 1 4

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.