Somerset County, ME vs Androscoggin County, ME
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Somerset County, ME | Androscoggin County, ME |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51K | 112K |
| Low Food Access % | 57.5% | 52.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 17.6% | 15.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| Median Household Income | $53,527 | $64,500 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Low Access Population | 29,127 | 58,443 |
| Low Access Tracts | 9 | 18 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Somerset County, ME full profile →
57.5% low access · 17.6% SNAP
Androscoggin County, ME full profile →
52.4% low access · 15.5% 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.