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 % 34.4% 47.0%
SNAP Participation % 12.6% 14.9%
Poverty Rate 18.7% 19.0%
Median Household Income $43,270 $53,164
Households Without Vehicle 7.3% 8.7%
Low Access Population 3,862 8,947
Low Access Tracts 3 5

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.