Scott County, AR vs Arkansas County, AR

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

Metric Scott County, AR Arkansas County, AR
Population 10K 17K
Low Food Access % 61.1% 61.9%
SNAP Participation % 14.3% 15.1%
Poverty Rate 17.1% 16.8%
Median Household Income $45,340 $58,695
Households Without Vehicle 9.3% 9.7%
Low Access Population 6,031 10,538
Low Access Tracts 2 3

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.