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Signature · 4.8% SNAP (22nd pct in NE)

Hamilton County, NE

Hamilton County's food-access picture is close to the national norm, with pockets that qualify as low-access. This profile breaks down who qualifies as a food desert and the income, SNAP, and vehicle-access context behind it.

17.3%
low-access pop.
0
food-desert tracts
4.8%
on SNAP
9K
residents (ACS 2024)
USDA FARA 2019 Census ACS 2024 NE

USDA FARA access plate

County Hamilton County, NE

LA-MODERATE · BELOW-NATIONAL · LILA-NONE · SNAP-LIGHT · VEH-OK · DENSITY-CLEAR

  • LA-MODERATE 17.3% low-access
  • BELOW-NATIONAL -4.8 pts vs US
  • LILA-NONE 0 food-desert tracts
  • SNAP-LIGHT 4.8% SNAP
  • VEH-OK 1.4% no vehicle
  • DENSITY-CLEAR 0% tracts LILA

Nearest low-access peer: Lancaster County ( -0.3 pts)

The food-access picture

According to the USDA Food Access Research Atlas, Hamilton County ranks #1,925 of 3,079 U.S. counties by low-access share and #70 of 93 counties in NE (17.3% low-access).

#1,925
national by low-access %
#70
in NE
1
low-access tracts
250
food-desert residents

Low access = living more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket. Food deserts add a low-income condition (USDA LILA).

Signature read: 4.8% SNAP (22nd pct in NE) (-7.3 pts vs U.S. SNAP) .

How Hamilton County compares nationally

Hamilton County lands in the middle of the national distribution: a 17.3% low-access share that beats 38% of the 3,133 U.S. counties with USDA data (rank #1,928).

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Hamilton County: USDA Food-Access Tier Breakdown

3 census tracts grouped by USDA classification .

Food access tier distribution for Hamilton County, NE USDA-defined food-access tiers: 2 census tracts adequate (within distance threshold), 1 limited, 0 severe (low-income low-access food desert). Total 3 tracts evaluated. 2 tracts adequate (66.7%) 1 tracts limited (33.3%) Adequate 67% Limited 33% Severe 0% Food-access tier distribution: Hamilton County, NE
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Access Research Atlas 2019

By USDA urbanicity classification, Hamilton County has 1 urban and 2 rural census tracts. The 1-mile (urban) vs 10-mile (rural) distance threshold above applies per tract, so a county's access rate reflects this mix.

Hamilton County low-access neighbourhood

Poles + nearest peers in Nebraska, not a full county-board reprint

% low-access
Source USDA Economic Research Service, Food Access Research Atlas As of 2019 edition

Food Access (USDA FARA 2019)

USDA Food Access Research Atlas 2019 indicators for Hamilton County
IndicatorValue
Census Tracts3
Atlas Population (2010 basis)9,124
Low-Access Tracts1
Food-Desert Tracts (low-income & low-access)0
Low-Access Population1,580
Low-Access Share17.3%below the national average
Low-Income & Low-Access Population250

ACS 2024 · lower SNAP band

Census ACS 2024 demographic and SNAP data for Hamilton County
IndicatorValue
Population9,464
Median Household Income$83,994
Poverty Rate5.2%well below the national average
SNAP Households175
SNAP Participation Rate4.8%well below the national average
Households Without a Vehicle1.4%well below the national average
Group-Quarters Population1.5%

SNAP retailers in Hamilton County

Hamilton County has 7 stores currently authorized to accept SNAP (EBT) benefits, across 3 store categories. Convenience Store lead with 4 locations (57% of the total), followed by combination grocery/other.

Convenience Store · 4

  • casey's general store 3085, aurora
  • loves travel stop 309, aurora
  • pump & pantry 18, doniphan
  • pump & pantry 7, aurora

Combination Grocery/Other · 2

  • dollar general 21628, aurora
  • dollar tree 9656, aurora

Super Store · 1

  • jims foodmart, aurora

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator (currently authorized stores, a live third population, not the 2019 Atlas or ACS 2024 snapshot above).

Other Counties in Nebraska

One of 92 counties in Nebraska, 6 are shown here.

Adams County
35.0% low-access · 9.1% SNAP
Antelope County
12.9% low-access · 4.7% SNAP
Arthur County
100.0% low-access · 5.9% SNAP
Banner County
98.5% low-access · 1.3% SNAP
Blaine County
100.0% low-access
Boone County
12.3% low-access · 3.9% SNAP

Compare Hamilton County vs Adams County → · All Nebraska counties →

Food access nationally, Nebraska in context

Hamilton County sits inside Nebraska (ringed). Each state is colored by population-weighted low-access; click any state to compare.

AK 31 ME 13 VT 11 NH 28 WA 23 ID 26 MT 22 ND 29 MN 27 IL 20 WI 21 MI 23 NY 12 RI 24 MA 28 OR 17 NV 23 WY 30 SD 29 IA 20 IN 29 OH 25 PA 21 NJ 24 CT - CA 13 UT 24 CO 22 NE 22 MO 25 KY 20 WV 21 VA 20 MD 23 DE 27 AZ 27 NM 32 KS 26 AR 25 TN 27 NC 23 SC 29 DC 5 OK 25 LA 26 MS 26 AL 25 GA 31 HI 27 TX 25 FL 25

USDA Economic Research Service, Food Access Research Atlas (2019), population-weighted · Census ACS 2024 context

Read with this county

Sources: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Access Research Atlas (2019) · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates · methodology · compiled .

PlainFoodAccess renders this county profile directly from the USDA Food Access Research Atlas (2019) and U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates), no number is typed in by an editor. Figures for Hamilton County, NE are computed from the joined Atlas and ACS records for FIPS 31081. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-06-23. Primary sources: USDA Food Access Research Atlas and Census ACS 5-year estimates.

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