Valley County, ID vs Ada County, ID
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Valley County, ID | Ada County, ID |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12K | 519K |
| Low Food Access % | 18.6% | 30.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $76,078 | $91,502 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| Low Access Population | 1,837 | 119,470 |
| Low Access Tracts | 1 | 31 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Valley County, ID full profile →
18.6% low access · 3.1% SNAP
Ada County, ID full profile →
30.4% low access · 5.1% 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.