Russell County, KY vs Adair County, KY

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

Metric Russell County, KY Adair County, KY
Population 18K 19K
Low Food Access % 4.0% 6.5%
SNAP Participation % 17.7% 16.9%
Poverty Rate 23.1% 18.4%
Median Household Income $44,738 $53,553
Households Without Vehicle 6.5% 6.1%
Low Access Population 711 1,206
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.