Wasco County, OR vs Baker County, OR

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

Metric Wasco County, OR Baker County, OR
Population 27K 17K
Low Food Access % 40.0% 37.9%
SNAP Participation % 21.8% 16.7%
Poverty Rate 11.6% 14.9%
Median Household Income $64,175 $60,936
Households Without Vehicle 6.0% 5.3%
Low Access Population 10,074 6,113
Low Access Tracts 3 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.