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County food-access profile · Florida

Hendry County, FL

Hendry 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.

13.9%
low-access pop.
2
food-desert tracts
18.2%
on SNAP
42K
residents (ACS 2024)
USDA FARA 2019 Census ACS 2024 FL

The food-access picture

13.9% of Hendry County residents live in a low-access area, and 2 of its 6 census tracts are USDA-designated food deserts.

2
low-access tracts
3K
food-desert residents
8.1%
households, no vehicle
22.5%
below poverty line

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, 1-and-10-mile measure).

Hendry County's low-access share sits near the national share, at 13.9% per the USDA Atlas. 2 of the county's 6 census tracts are flagged low-access, covering roughly 5,426 residents who live far from a supermarket. 2 of those also meet the low-income condition that defines a food desert, home to roughly 2,838 low-income residents.

How the USDA defines low-access and food-desert tracts

The USDA measures food access by distance to the nearest supermarket. A census tract is "low-access" when a meaningful share of residents live more than one mile from a supermarket in urban areas, or more than ten miles in rural areas. A tract becomes a "food desert" only when it is both low-access and low-income, because distance is far harder to overcome for households without a car or a cushion in the budget. Counts on this page are aggregated from the tract level, where the federal data is actually published, so a single county figure can hide neighbourhoods that are much better or much worse served than the average. Distance also does not capture everything that shapes whether a family eats well: the presence of a full-service grocer rather than a convenience store, public transit, food pantries, and the price and quality of what is on the shelf all matter beyond the radius the Atlas can draw.

How Hendry County compares nationally

Hendry County lands in the middle of the national distribution: a 13.9% low-access share that beats 29% of the 3,133 U.S. counties with USDA data (rank #2,211).

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Hendry County: USDA Food-Access Tier Breakdown

All 6 census tracts in Hendry County, grouped by USDA classification (see "How the USDA defines low-access and food-desert tracts" above for what each tier means).

Food access tier distribution for Hendry County, FL USDA-defined food-access tiers: 4 census tracts adequate (within distance threshold), 0 limited, 2 severe (low-income low-access food desert). Total 6 tracts evaluated. 4 tracts adequate (66.7%) 2 tracts severe / food desert (33.3%) Adequate 67% Limited 0% Severe 33% Food-access tier distribution: Hendry County, FL
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Access Research Atlas 2019

Hendry County vs. other Florida counties

Share of the population living in low-access areas, compared with other counties in Florida

% 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 Hendry County
IndicatorValue
Census Tracts6
Atlas Population (2010 basis)39,140
Low-Access Tracts2
Food-Desert Tracts (low-income & low-access)2
Low-Access Population5,426
Low-Access Share13.9%below the national average
Low-Income & Low-Access Population2,838

Demographics & Assistance (Census ACS 2024)

Census ACS 2024 demographic and SNAP data for Hendry County
IndicatorValue
Population42,382
Median Household Income$56,393
Poverty Rate22.5%well above the national average
SNAP Households2,575
SNAP Participation Rate18.2%well above the national average
Households Without a Vehicle8.1%near the national average
Group-Quarters Population5.7%
SNAP participation in Hendry County 18.2%

About 18.2% of Hendry County households receive SNAP, versus a U.S. county median in the 11–13% range (Census ACS).

What this means

  • 13.9% of residents are low-access, near the national share for U.S. counties.
  • 18.2% of households receive SNAP, the federal program that offsets food costs for 2,575 households here.
  • 8.1% of households have no vehicle, the hidden multiplier that turns distance into a real barrier.
  • 2 tracts meet the USDA food-desert threshold (low-income and low-access).

USDA low-access figures reflect the 2019 Atlas (2010 tract populations); socioeconomic context is the latest Census ACS 5-year (2024).

What the food-access data shows for Hendry County

near the national share

2 of Hendry County's 6 census tracts are USDA-designated food deserts, low-income areas where many residents also live far from a supermarket, about 33.3% of all its tracts.

An estimated 5,426 residents, roughly 13.9% of the county's 2010 population, live in one of these low-access areas.

Of those, 2,838 are also low-income, the group most exposed to genuine food hardship, since limited transportation compounds a limited budget.

The remaining 4 tracts (66.7%) meet the USDA's adequate-access threshold.

SNAP retailers in Hendry County

Hendry County has 43 stores currently authorized to accept SNAP (EBT) benefits, across 7 store categories. Convenience Store lead with 21 locations (49% of the total), followed by combination grocery/other.

Convenience Store · 21

  • 7-eleven 41127j, labelle
  • 7-eleven 41335, labelle
  • 7-eleven 42204h, labelle
  • amoco hellens, clewiston
  • azteca corner store inc., labelle
  • bella pioneer depot, clewiston
  • circle k 2707374, labelle
  • clewiston jiffy, clewiston
  • clewiston marathon, clewiston
  • edith market llc, clewiston
  • el pueblo market, clewiston
  • exprezo #129, clewiston
  • handy food stores 58, labelle
  • handy food stores 82, labelle
  • handy food stores 85, labelle
  • labelle shell 645, labelle
  • m&m supermarket, clewiston
  • marylou's general store, clewiston
  • pdq grocery, clewiston
  • shell at pioneer, clewiston
  • super primo gas station, clewiston

Combination Grocery/Other · 8

  • dollar general 8539, clewiston
  • dollar general 22980, clewiston
  • dollar general 23114, labelle
  • dollar tree 5385, clewiston
  • dollar tree 5908, labelle
  • family dollar store 10340, labelle
  • family dollar store 2420, la belle
  • walgreens 9956, clewiston

Supermarket · 5

  • fiesta food market, labelle
  • la frontera supermarket 3, clewiston
  • save a lot 24918, clewiston
  • save-a-lot 21581, labelle
  • winn dixie 721, labelle

Medium Grocery Store · 3

  • azteca mexican store 5, labelle
  • las gemelas, labelle
  • montura's market, clewiston

Super Store · 3

  • dollar general market 15348, labelle
  • walmart 2484, clewiston
  • walmart supercenter 6190, labelle

Large Grocery Store · 2

  • fiesta supermarket, labelle
  • olguins meat market 01, clewiston

Small Grocery Store · 1

  • sinclair seafood, clewiston

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator, currently authorized retailers.

Other Counties in Florida

Alachua County
19.2% low-access · 9.2% SNAP
Baker County
55.6% low-access · 16.7% SNAP
Bay County
31.5% low-access · 12.6% SNAP
Bradford County
1.1% low-access · 17.3% SNAP
Brevard County
41.8% low-access · 9.4% SNAP
Broward County
9.4% low-access · 13.2% SNAP

Compare Hendry County vs Alachua County → · All Florida counties →

Food access nationally, Florida in context

Hendry County sits inside Florida (ringed). Each state is colored by its population-weighted low-access share; click any state to compare.

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

Understand the Data

Frequently Asked Questions

What share of Hendry County has low food access? ▼
13.9% of residents in Hendry County, FL live in low-access areas, more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket, per the USDA Food Access Research Atlas (2019).
What is the SNAP participation rate in Hendry County? ▼
18.2% of households in Hendry County receive SNAP, covering 2,575 households (Census ACS 2024 5-year estimates).
What is the poverty rate in Hendry County? ▼
The poverty rate in Hendry County, FL is 22.5%, with a median household income of $56,393 (Census ACS 2024).
Is Hendry County a food desert? ▼
2 of Hendry County's 6 census tracts meet the USDA food-desert threshold (low-income and low-access). Food deserts are designated at the tract level, so conditions can vary within the county.
What share of Hendry County households lack a vehicle? ▼
8.1% of households in Hendry County have no vehicle available (Census ACS 2024), which compounds any distance to a supermarket.
Data Sources & Methodology

USDA Economic Research Service, Food Access Research Atlas (2019): low-access and food-desert tract classifications, low-access population, and low-income low-access counts. ers.usda.gov/food-access-research-atlas

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates: population, median income, poverty, SNAP participation, vehicle access, and group quarters. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs

Low access is defined as living more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket; a food desert adds a low-income condition. Read the full methodology →

Data current as of (most recent source-data vintage; figures reflect the 2019 USDA Atlas and 2024 Census ACS).

Note: This page presents public USDA and Census data for informational purposes and is not professional advice. Figures reflect the cited dataset vintages and may differ from the most recent local conditions. How this data is sourced & verified.