Pulaski County, MO vs Adair County, MO

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

Metric Pulaski County, MO Adair County, MO
Population 54K 25K
Low Food Access % 37.9% 52.6%
SNAP Participation % 9.5% 7.6%
Poverty Rate 14.5% 23.6%
Median Household Income $62,541 $51,020
Households Without Vehicle 5.1% 7.0%
Low Access Population 20,362 13,307
Low Access Tracts 6 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.