Walker County, GA vs Appling County, GA

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Walker County, GA Appling County, GA
Population 69K 18K
Low Food Access % 27.9% 47.8%
SNAP Participation % 12.0% 19.6%
Poverty Rate 13.3% 22.5%
Median Household Income $59,469 $46,651
Households Without Vehicle 3.7% 6.3%
Low Access Population 19,204 8,709
Low Access Tracts 6 4

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

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.