Food Access in Rhode Island
Food desert and food access data for 5 counties in Rhode Island (RI).
5
Counties
30.6%
Avg. Low Access %
496K
People in Food Deserts
10.1%
Avg. SNAP %
Counties in Rhode Island
| County | Population | Low Access % | SNAP % | No Vehicle % | Poverty % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 658K | 59.5% | 18.3% | 11.3% | 13.6% |
| Kent County | 170K | 30.2% | 12.1% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
| Newport County | 85K | 29.3% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| Bristol County | 51K | 19.9% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Washington County | 130K | 14.1% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 7.9% |
Source: USDA ERS Food Access Research Atlas, U.S. Census Bureau. Sorted by low access percentage (highest first).