Rice County, MN vs Aitkin County, MN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Rice County, MN | Aitkin County, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68K | 16K |
| Low Food Access % | 18.4% | 33.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Median Household Income | $83,181 | $60,833 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Low Access Population | 11,788 | 5,477 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Rice County, MN full profile →
18.4% low access · 7.9% SNAP
Aitkin County, MN full profile →
33.8% low access · 8.9% 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.