Rhea County, TN vs Anderson County, TN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Rhea County, TN | Anderson County, TN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33K | 77K |
| Low Food Access % | 56.0% | 46.0% |
| SNAP Participation % | 17.1% | 12.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 15.4% |
| Median Household Income | $55,568 | $60,633 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Low Access Population | 18,497 | 35,575 |
| Low Access Tracts | 6 | 11 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Rhea County, TN full profile →
56.0% low access · 17.1% SNAP
Anderson County, TN full profile →
46.0% low access · 12.6% 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.