Thurston County, NE vs Adams County, NE
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Thurston County, NE | Adams County, NE |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7K | 31K |
| Low Food Access % | 65.7% | 32.8% |
| SNAP Participation % | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | 12.0% |
| Median Household Income | $63,459 | $61,502 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Low Access Population | 4,412 | 10,215 |
| Low Access Tracts | 2 | 3 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Thurston County, NE full profile →
65.7% low access · 17.1% SNAP
Adams County, NE full profile →
32.8% low access · 10.2% 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.