Summers County, WV vs Barbour County, WV
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Summers County, WV | Barbour County, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12K | 15K |
| Low Food Access % | 22.2% | 11.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 23.0% | 19.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| Median Household Income | $40,699 | $51,394 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Low Access Population | 3,085 | 1,894 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 1 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Summers County, WV full profile →
22.2% low access · 23.0% SNAP
Barbour County, WV full profile →
11.4% low access · 19.5% 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.