Porter County, IN vs Adams County, IN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Porter County, IN | Adams County, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 175K | 36K |
| Low Food Access % | 40.4% | 17.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $87,972 | $65,289 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.4% | 13.1% |
| Low Access Population | 66,467 | 6,024 |
| Low Access Tracts | 19 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Porter County, IN full profile →
40.4% low access · 5.6% SNAP
Adams County, IN full profile →
17.5% low access · 6.6% 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.