Somerset County, MD vs Allegany County, MD
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Somerset County, MD | Allegany County, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25K | 67K |
| Low Food Access % | 18.3% | 30.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 24.9% | 21.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 16.9% |
| Median Household Income | $64,943 | $59,603 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Low Access Population | 4,838 | 22,797 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 10 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Somerset County, MD full profile →
18.3% low access · 24.9% SNAP
Allegany County, MD full profile →
30.4% low access · 21.0% 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.