Washington County, OR vs Baker County, OR

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

Metric Washington County, OR Baker County, OR
Population 600K 17K
Low Food Access % 24.6% 46.3%
SNAP Participation % 8.8% 18.3%
Poverty Rate 8.2% 13.7%
Median Household Income $100,121 $51,657
Households Without Vehicle 5.6% 4.8%
Low Access Population 147,487 7,725
Low Access Tracts 46 2

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.