Somerset County, PA vs Adams County, PA
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Somerset County, PA | Adams County, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 73K | 106K |
| Low Food Access % | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $61,446 | $84,092 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Low Access Population | 12,368 | 16,080 |
| Low Access Tracts | 4 | 4 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Somerset County, PA full profile →
15.9% low access · 14.3% SNAP
Adams County, PA full profile →
15.9% low access · 8.2% 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.