Santa Cruz County, AZ vs Apache County, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Santa Cruz County, AZ | Apache County, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49K | 65K |
| Low Food Access % | 36.3% | 54.7% |
| SNAP Participation % | 23.9% | 30.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 30.5% |
| Median Household Income | $55,217 | $41,438 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 5.0% | 11.5% |
| Low Access Population | 17,204 | 39,133 |
| Low Access Tracts | 5 | 13 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Santa Cruz County, AZ full profile →
36.3% low access · 23.9% SNAP
Apache County, AZ full profile →
54.7% low access · 30.5% 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.