Wilson County, TN vs Anderson County, TN
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Wilson County, TN | Anderson County, TN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 159K | 79K |
| Low Food Access % | 35.3% | 10.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 5.3% | 11.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income | $95,839 | $66,183 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Low Access Population | 40,250 | 8,188 |
| Low Access Tracts | 12 | 5 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Wilson County, TN full profile →
35.3% low access · 5.3% SNAP
Anderson County, TN full profile →
10.9% low access · 11.9% 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.