Sweetwater County, WY vs Albany County, WY
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Sweetwater County, WY | Albany County, WY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42K | 38K |
| Low Food Access % | 17.0% | 40.1% |
| SNAP Participation % | 6.7% | 3.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | 23.0% |
| Median Household Income | $79,375 | $55,887 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Low Access Population | 7,153 | 15,048 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Sweetwater County, WY full profile →
17.0% low access · 6.7% SNAP
Albany County, WY full profile →
40.1% low access · 3.6% 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.