Starr County, TX vs Anderson County, TX
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Starr County, TX | Anderson County, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66K | 58K |
| Low Food Access % | 78.3% | 55.5% |
| SNAP Participation % | 40.1% | 17.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.5% | 15.6% |
| Median Household Income | $35,979 | $57,445 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| Low Access Population | 51,456 | 32,233 |
| Low Access Tracts | 16 | 10 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Starr County, TX full profile →
78.3% low access · 40.1% SNAP
Anderson County, TX full profile →
55.5% low access · 17.0% 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.