Pulaski County, IL vs Alexander County, IL

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

Metric Pulaski County, IL Alexander County, IL
Population 5K 5K
Low Food Access % 73.2% 72.2%
SNAP Participation % 23.0% 20.7%
Poverty Rate 25.0% 21.4%
Median Household Income $41,038 $40,365
Households Without Vehicle 8.6% 10.6%
Low Access Population 3,790 3,798
Low Access Tracts 1 1

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.