Polk County, IA vs Adair County, IA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Polk County, IA | Adair County, IA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 493K | 7K |
| Low Food Access % | 32.2% | 28.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Household Income | $78,827 | $63,172 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Low Access Population | 158,868 | 2,124 |
| Low Access Tracts | 49 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Polk County, IA full profile →
32.2% low access · 10.5% SNAP
Adair County, IA full profile →
28.4% low access · 11.6% 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.