Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013
Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013 Anne Cafer, Jordan Dawdy, Matt Foulkes, Colleen Heflin, Joan Hermsen, Michelle Kaiser, Jill Lucht, Nikki Raedeke, Sandy Rikoon, Jessica Scott
Address correspondence concerning this atlas to Dr. Sandy Rikoon; Director, Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security; Gentry Hall 120; University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211-7040; 573-882-0861;
[email protected] (email) © Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security, University of Missouri, 2013. Rev ed., first printing, February, 2008. Image courtesy of Bill McKelvey
Table of Contents
Background
1
Reading the Atlas
3
Final Notes
5
County Profile Indicators
7
Need Indicators Food Uncertainty SNAP (Food Stamp Program) National School Lunch Program Women, Infants and Children Program Overall Need Rank
10 12 13 14 15
Performance Indicators SNAP (Food Stamp Program) Participation National School Lunch Program Participation Women, Infants and Children Program Participation Child & Adult Care Food Program & Summer Food Service Program Food Bank Distributions Overall Performance Rank
17 18 19 20 20 21
Comparing Need and Performance
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Concluding remarks
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County Pages (arranged alphabetically by county)
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Acknowledgements
The Missouri Hunger Atlas is an outcome of a cooperative endeavor of faculty and students at the University of Missouri (MU). Our efforts would not have been possible, however, without the support of individuals in public agencies who shared data on agency programs with us. Specifically, in Missouri, we received wonderful assistance in the retrieval of information from Karen Young and Christine Combs (Missouri Department of Social Services), Karen Wooton and Joanie Romero (Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education), Robert Hargis, Teresa Johnson, Stacey Kemper, Lyn C. Konstant, Melanie Madore, Ann McCormack and Takako Tagami (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services), the directors of the six regional food banks in the state, and John Blodgett (OSEDA).
Background This atlas assesses the extent of food insecurity in the state of Missouri. It also begins to gauge how well public programs are doing in meeting the needs of those of our fellow citizens who have difficulty acquiring sufficient amounts and qualities of food. The concept of food security, as the Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program within the United States Department of Agriculture defines it, refers to “access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Food insecurity in this country is normally due to insufficient resources for food purchases, and the majority of food insecure households avoid hunger by relying on a more narrow range of foods or acquiring food through private and public assistance programs. In 2011, 50.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households, 16.7 million were children. The USDA reported that 14.7 percent of households in the US experienced “low food security” in 2011. Households experiencing “very low food security” accounted for 5.6% of households, meaning the food intake of some household members was reduced and their normal eating patterns were disrupted because of the lack of money and other resources.1
The costs of food insecurity are economic, social, physical and psychological. For example, the economic costs of food insecurity among adults include income loss, work absenteeism, higher demand for public benefits and social services and increased health care expenditures. Food insecurity and poverty are clearly connected—poverty is the best single predictor of food insecurity, and hunger strongly correlates with lower educational achievement, unemployment and impaired work performance. Recent studies of children show food insecurity and hunger are significant predictors of chronic illness, low birth weight, lower school performance and developmental problems.
Food Insecurity Rates Among Missouri Households 20% Food Insecure
Very Low Food Security
15% 10% 5%
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Source: USDA ERS
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0% 2000
Prior to 2005, the USDA described households with “very low food security” as “food insecure with hunger” and those with “low food security” as “food insecure”. The labels changed at the recommendation of the Committee on National Statistics (National Research Council, 2006). The criteria by which the USDA classified households remained unchanged, however, and in this atlas we use the older phrases of “food insecure” and “food insecure with hunger”.
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use to measure hunger “need” and “performance” for each of Missouri’s 114 counties and St. Louis City.
Rising Hunger in Missouri:
Current estimates of food insecurity and very low food security rates among Missouri households in 2010 were 16% and 6.7% respectively. 380,097 households experience food insecurity and roughly 159,165 households experience very low food security in Missouri; with an average household size of 2.45 these figures suggest approximately 1.3 million Missourians experienced some level of food insecurity Missouri ranks among the top ten states with the highest percentage of households classified as food insecure or having very low food security Missouri has had the single largest increase from 2000 to 2010 in the percent of its population who is food insecure (7.4% increase) or experiences very low food security (4.4% increase)
To help Missourians gain a greater understanding of the extent and depth of food insecurity and hunger in the state, researchers at the University of Missouri’s Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security compiled county-level data to provide (1) a snapshot of the extent and depth of food insecurity and hunger (which we refer to as “need” in this atlas) and (2) an assessment of participation in programs intended to mediate food insecurity and hunger (labeled as “performance” in this atlas). With the cooperation of many public and private sector agencies and organizations, we identified appropriate variables or indicators that we could
GOALS
Raise Missourians’ awareness of the extent and depth of food insecurity and hunger needs in their own locations and in other regions of the state;
Increase Missourians’ knowledge of the extent of the work of public programs and food banks in their regions and the success of these programs in reaching food insecure populations;
Reveal geographic patterns, including regional and county-level differences, in hunger need and performance in our state;
Provide measures of need and performance that can be updated on a periodic basis and compared to assess trends in need and performance variables; and,
Help public and private decision-makers assess food insecurity need and program performance as a means for improving the delivery of human, technical, and fiscal resources to residents and regions requiring assistance.
This publication is consistently a “work in progress” in two senses. First, it is our plan to update the atlas every two or three years with the latest available information and increasingly validated measures of need and performance.
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Second, we welcome comments and suggestions from readers and users of this atlas. Readers might identify different sets of indicators than those described here, for example, or might have creative ideas for more effective presentations of the findings. As our goal is to have this atlas used by diverse groups in Missouri and outside our state, we sincerely hope that dialogue about both our methods and results become part of wider discussions among all citizens, from those professionally involved in hunger programs to concerned residents of our state.
Reading the Atlas
County Profile Indicators At the bottom of each county page are three types of indicators: demographic, health, and economic. These give readers a general profile of the county context. We present health variables due to the close correlations between food security, diet, and health status. Within the economic indicators are included three poverty measures as poverty is the best predictor of food insecurity in the United States. Median household income, unemployment rate, percent of female headed households, and food affordability are additional measures of economic well-being included among profile indicators.
County Tables, and State Maps
Need and Performance Indicators
This atlas presents information on indicators that measure both food insecurity and hunger need, and program success in meeting citizen needs. We have identified seven indicators related to “need” and sixteen measures of “performance.” Depending on the variable, our measures focus on the 2010 or 2011 calendar year, or the state fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012). In the county pages which make up the bulk of this report, readers will find county-level information on (A) demographic, health, and economic indicators, (B) need indicators, and (C) performance indicators.
The purpose of the “Need Indicators” is to provide measures of the extent of food insecurity and hunger in each Missouri County. The “Performance Indicators” provide county-level measures of the extent to which residents are participating in public and private programs intended to help residents cope with food insecurity. Knowing county needs, we can examine the success of programs established to addresses those needs.
The next few pages of this atlas provide an overview of these three categories, as well as important information on how to read the county tables. This section also includes information on how to read the state maps included in this atlas. Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 3
The third column, “State,” shows the average across
How to read the Need and Performance Indicator Tables
all counties and St. Louis City for the indicator, in this case 13.88 percent.
The left side of each table provides information on seven indicators of food insecurity and hunger need. Four columns of information are presented for each variable. To demonstrate how to read this information, here is the first need indicator, percent of households food uncertain, for Adair County (see Page 30):
NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
TREND STATE
RANK
Food Uncertainty % Households Food Uncertain
15.92
--
13.88
VERY HIGH
The first column, “County,” reports the result for the county on this indicator; in this case, 15.92 percent of Adair County’s total population is food uncertain. The second column, “Trend,” shows whether the county’s level has increased (↑) decreased (↓) or stayed the same (-). The trend period, usually three or five years, is defined for each variable in the next section. If an increase or decrease is shown, this means a growth or decline of 5 percent or more over the trend period. In our example, the Adair County rate has neither increased nor decreased at least 5 percent over the past three years.
The fourth column is labeled “Rank.” This last column indicates the county’s rank in comparison with all other Missouri counties and St. Louis City. Individual county results are normally divided into five quintiles to reveal if a county’s need or performance is in the top 20%, second highest 20%, and so on. The labels under “county rank” indicate the following groups: o Very High:
80th to 100th percentile
o High:
60th to 79th percentile
o Average:
40th to 59th percentile
o Low:
20th to 39th percentile
o Very Low:
1st-19th percentile
The example on page 30 shows the level in Adair County, in comparison to other counties, is in the highest quintile of percent of households that are food uncertain. The reader will find the designation “NA” where data is not available or appropriate to report.
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State Maps For some indicators of hunger need and performance we provide maps to visually show patterns among Missouri’s 114 counties and St. Louis City. The maps allow the reader to quickly note the rankings of all counties in the state. Each map divides the state into five equal fifths, or quintiles, according to the complete results for the measure. A quintile includes one-fifth, or 23, of the counties in the state. The quintiles on each need and performance indicator map are arranged from very low (the 23 counties with lowest need or performance on that measure) to very high (the 23 counties with highest need or performance). For example the percent of households food uncertain in the county ranges from a state low of 8.19 percent (Ralls County) to a high of 23. 83 percent (Pemiscot County). To make the state map of Food Uncertainty for the total population for example, the 23 counties with the lowest levels of food uncertainty (8.19 – 11.56 percent) are in the first, or lowest need, quintile. The second quintile includes the 23 counties next lowest in levels of food uncertainty, with rates from 11.58 to 12.75 percent. This pattern continues to the fifth quintile or highest need group, which includes 23 counties with food uncertainty rates from 15.5 to 23.83 percent.
Final Notes This atlas emphasizes percentages rather than absolute numbers. In other words, most of our indicators reveal the percentage of a county’s population that is, for example, food uncertain, or eligible for a particular program. With this
approach, we are able to compare need and performance measures between counties with different population numbers. However, we should remind readers that emphasizing percentages and comparatively assessing need and performance percentages between counties could cloak important differences in the absolute numbers of people affected by any single variables. The large proportion of people in Missouri’s highest populated counties, for example St. Louis City, St. Louis County and Jackson County, means that the number, rather than level, of people who are food insecure, eligible for a program or participating in a program are almost always highest in these regions. St. Louis City, for example, appears to be doing well in participation rates for specific programs and has a higher participation rate than many other counties with lower numbers of eligible participants. However, a participation rate of 80% in a highly-populated county may mean that more people remain nonparticipants than in a county with a lower population and 70% participation rate. Similarly, a rate of eligibility for a program may be lower in a highly populated county than a less populated area, but there may well be more individuals eligible in the former county due to the high number of residents. The next three sections of the report present the indicators readers will find on the county pages. These are the county profile, need, and performance indicators. We present the name of each indicator, how it is measured, and the source of our data. We also provide state maps of selected indicators as well as information on some of the key programs in Missouri to address food insecurity and hunger.
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County Profile Indicators Demographic Total Population Number of people of all ages living in the county in 2011. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Under 18 Years Percent of population in county under 18 years of age in 2011. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Over 64 Years Percent of population in county 65 years of age and older in 2011. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Health Obesity (MAP) Percent of the population 18 years of age and older in 2011 that is obese (Body Mass Index equal to or greater than 30. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
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Diabetes (MAP) Percent of the population 18 years of age and older in 2011 that has had their blood glucose levels checked by a health professional and been told that they have diabetes. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Hypertension Percent of the population 18 years of age and older in 2011 that has been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that they have high blood pressure. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
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Economic Indicators Population Below Poverty (MAP) Percent of the county’s total population living at or below 100 percent of the poverty rate in 2010. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Under 18 years below poverty Percent of the county’s population under 18 years of age living at or below 100 percent of the poverty rate in 2010. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Over 64 years below poverty Percent of the county’s population 65 years of age or older living at or below 100 percent of the poverty rate in 2010. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Median Household Income Average household income in county in 2010. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Unemployment Rate A county’s average unemployment rate over 2010. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Female Headed Households The percent of households in a county headed by a female not currently married or living with her spouse in 2010. Source: American Community Survey data modeled by Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (MU)
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Food Affordability (NEW) (MAP) An estimate of the percent of income required each week by households in 2010 to meet average expenditures on food for that county. This indicator was calculated using the average weekly median household income and the average cost of meals as calculated by Feeding America. Sources: 2006-2010 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Quick Facts, Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap In order to better understand the context of rising food insecurity in Missouri a new economic indicator, food affordability, has been introduced in this edition of the Missouri Hunger Atlas. The percent of income needed to meet basic household food needs is an important determining factor in the quantity, quality, and types of food families purchase because low-income households often have to make tough choices about how to spend their money, which may ultimately lead to smaller amounts of household funds available for food expenditures. Higher food costs significantly limit household food choices. The food affordability indicator is a county-level estimate of the percent of income required for food each week. It was calculated using the median household income divided by the average household size and then divided by 52 to obtain the average weekly median household income. The average costs of meals, obtained from Feeding America, were multiplied by 21 meals each week, assuming three meals each day. This number was then divided by the average weekly median household income and multiplied by 100 to obtain a percent of weekly income used to purchase food.
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Need Indicators Food Uncertainty Households Food Uncertain (MAP) Estimated percent of the total households food uncertain in 2010 in a county, based on modeling of variables related to citizenship, age, mobility, race, female headed households, poverty, median household income, and unemployment. For more information on the modeling, please contact atlas authors. Sources: American Community Survey, US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, USDA, and Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates. NOTE: Our use of food “uncertain” is not coterminous with the USDA’s use of food “insecure.” Because there is no empirical count of county-level food insecurity by the government, we model a roughly equivalent, but not identical measure, of “uncertainty.”
Households with Children Food Uncertain (MAP) Estimated percent of the total households with children under the age of 18 food uncertain in 2010 in county, based on methods, variables and sources described above. Sources: American Community Survey, US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, USDA, and Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates. Households Food Uncertain with Hunger (MAP) Estimated percent of the total households food uncertain with hunger in 2010 in county, based on methods, variables and sources described above for “Households food uncertain.” Sources: American Community Survey, US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, USDA, and Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates. Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 10
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SNAP (Food Stamp) Program Percent Total Population Income Eligible (MAP) Estimated percent of total population income eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps Program) in 2011. Income is the primary eligibility requirement; the formula begins by considering all households earning less than 130% of the poverty threshold2. Source: American Community Survey, for some counties modeled by Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (MU).
SNAP (FOOD STAMP) PROGRAM MISSION
To improve the diets of low-income households by increasing food access and food purchasing ability
CONSTITUENCIES
All ages
ELIGIBILITY
Primarily household-level income ≤ 130 percent of poverty levels plus restrictions based on immigrant status in U.S. and household asset levels
RESOURCES PROVIDED
Direct food payments using an Electronic Benefit Transfer card
STATE LEAD
Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division
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The program has other eligibility requirements that modify the number of households eligible. Although there are various ways to estimate these additional restrictions, the data needed to approximate these adjustments are not currently available at the county level.
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Percent Under 18 Years Income Eligible (SNAP) Estimated percent of total population less than 18 years of age income eligible for participation in the Food Stamps Program in 2011. Income eligibility is the primary eligibility requirement of the Food Stamp Program, a formula which starts by considering all households earning less than 130% of the poverty threshold. Source: American Community Survey, for some counties modeled by Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (MU). SNAP variable trends based on comparison of 2008 and 2011. National School Lunch Program Percent of K-12 Students Eligible Percent of students enrolled in the county’s public and private schools eligible for free or reduced price lunches in the National School Lunch Program in October of the 2010-2011 school year. Trend is based on comparison of eligibility in the 2008-2009 and 2011-2012 school years. Only schools participating in the program are included in the data. Source: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Women, Infants and Children Program Percent of Children Under 5 Income Eligible Percent of total infants and children under 5 years of age in the county eligible to receive WIC benefits in 2011. Trend is based on comparison of percent eligible in 2008 and 2011. Source: American Community Survey, for some counties modeled by Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (MU).
WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM
MISSION
CONSTITUENCIES
ELIGIBILITY
To safeguard the health of low-income women, and infants and children younger than 5 years who are at nutritional risk Pregnant women, nonbreastfeeding women up to 6 months postpartum, breastfeeding women up to one year postpartum, infants, and children up to fifth birthday Categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk eligibility requirements. < 185 percent of federal poverty level
RESOURCES PROVIDED
Food, nutrition education, and referrals to health care and social service providers
STATE LEAD
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Overall Need Rank The overall need rank is a single composite measure of food insecurity needs for each county. While seven need indicators are listed in each county table, we chose four of these to establish a composite measure of need. The four variables, which include overall measures of food uncertainty as well as county-level eligibility for participation in the primary public food assistance programs, are: Percent of Population Food Uncertain – percent of total population that is food uncertain in 2010 Percent of Total Population Eligible for SNAP/Food Stamps – percent of county residents eligible for SNAP/food stamps in 2011 Percent of K-12 School Enrollment Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunches (NSLP) – percent of K-12 students enrolled in schools (public and private) eligible for free and reduced lunches in the National School Lunch Program during the 2011-2012 school year Percent of Population Under 5 WIC Eligible – percent of infants and children under 5 years of age in the county eligible to receive WIC benefits in 2011
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Beginning with the individual county rankings for food uncertainty, SNAP eligibility, NSLP eligibility, and WIC under 5 eligibility, we use two steps to establish a county’s overall need rank. First, we combined the four variable ranks to establish a composite score. Rather than use a simple average of the four variable ranks, we assigned a weight to each rank in the construction of the composite score.
ranks as the 28th highest in the state, which places the county in the second highest quintile (labeled “high”) for Missouri.
In brief, the weighting model we use assigns
30 percent of the composite score to each of the measures of o Percent of households food uncertain and o Percent of total population eligible for Food Stamps; 20 percent of the composite score to both o Percent of K-12 school enrollment eligible for NSLP and o Under 5 years eligible for WIC.
For example, Adair County had ranks of 17, 19, 91, and 22 for these four variables. The county’s composite score, based on the weighted model and rounded off to the nearest whole number, is 33. The second step of the process is an overall state ranking of the composite scores in which the composite scores of the 115 locations are compared to each other. In keeping with our ranking scale, in which 1=highest need and 115=lowest need, the county with the lowest numerical composite score is assigned 1 in the overall need ranking, which suggest the highest overall need in that county. Similarly, the county with the highest composite score is assigned number 115, which signifies the lowest average need. In the case of Adair County, the composite score of 33 Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 16
Performance Indicators SNAP (Food Stamp Program) Participation Average Number of Monthly Participants Average number of total county residents who used food stamps each month in Missouri FY2012 (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012). Source: Missouri Department of Social Services Percent of Total Population Using SNAP Average percent of total county population that used food stamps each month in FY2012. Source: Missouri Department of Social Services and U.S. Census Bureau Percent of Eligible Population Participating (MAP) Percent of county residents eligible for food stamps in FY2012 who participated in the program. Sources: Missouri Department of Social Services and American Community Survey, for some counties modeled by Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (MU). Number of Monthly Participants Under 18 Years Average number of county residents < 18 years of age who used food stamps each month in FY2012. Source: Missouri Department of Social Services and Missouri Census Data Center Percent of Under 18 Population Participating Average percent of county population under 18 years of age that used food stamps each month in FY2012. Sources: Missouri Department of Social Services and U.S. Census Bureau Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 17
Average Monthly Benefits Average value of food stamp benefits each month for FY2012. Sources: Missouri Department of Social Services and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis All SNAP participation trends based on comparison of figures for FY2009 and FY2012.
National School Lunch Program Participation Percent Eligible and Participating (MAP) Percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunches who participated in the program in October, 2011. Trend is based on comparison of participation rates in 2008-2009 and 2011-2012. Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Women, Infants and Children Program Number of Monthly Participants Average monthly number of women, infants and children enrolled in program during FY2012. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Number Monthly Infants and Children Average monthly number of infants and children enrolled in program during FY2012. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Percent of Eligible Population Under 5 Participating (MAP) Percent of infants and children under 5 years of age in the county receiving WIC benefits per month in FY2012. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and American Community Survey, for some counties modeled by Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis (MU) Trends for all WIC variables based on comparison of figures for FY2009 and FY2012 Summer Food Service Program Number of Sites Number of locations in county participating in 2011. Trend is based on comparison of reimbursements in 2009 and 2011. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Total Reimbursements Total reimbursements to county for 2011 programs. Trend is based on comparison of reimbursements in 2009 and 2011. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 19
Child & Adult Care Food Program Total Reimbursements Total amount of funds reimbursed in 2011 to child and adult care facilities in county. Trend is based on comparison of reimbursements in 2009 and 2011. Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Food Bank Distributions Total Pounds in County Total amount of pounds of food (including USDA commodity foods) distributed from regional food banks to food pantries in the county during 2012. Source: Central Missouri Food Bank, Harvesters: The Community Food Network, Ozarks Food Harvest, Saint Louis Area Food Bank, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, Southeast Missouri Food Bank Pounds of Food Distributed per Capita Below Poverty Level (MAP) Number of pounds of food distributed per capita of individuals with income below 100 percent of the poverty level to food pantries in the county by regional food banks in 2012. Trend based on comparison of 2009 and 2011. Source: Central Missouri Food Bank, Harvesters: The Community Food Network, Ozarks Food Harvest, Saint Louis Area Food Bank, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, Southeast Missouri Food Bank and U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 20
Overall Performance Rank We constructed an overall performance rank for each county. We selected four indicators (from the 15 performance measures included for each county) to establish a composite measure of performance. The four variables include participation rates for three primary public programs and one measure of private program activity: Percent of eligible residents who received food stamps – estimated percent of total population with incomes at 130% or less than federal poverty thresholds who participated in this program in FY2012 Percent of eligible students who received free or reduced lunches – percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunches who participated in the program in October 2010 Percent of income eligible infants and children receiving WIC benefits – percent of income eligible infants and children under 5 years of age in 2012 who were enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Pounds of food distributed per capita < 100% poverty – Number of pounds of food per capita under 100 percent poverty level in the county distributed by the regional food banks in 2012
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We use the individual county rankings for SNAP participation, NSLP participation, WIC participation, and pounds of food distributed per capita below 100% poverty level to establish a composite rank score. As with the overall need ranks, rather than use a simple average of the four variable ranks, we assigned a weight to each rank in constructing the composite rank score. In brief, the weighting model we used assigns
35 percent of the composite rank to the measure of o SNAP (Food Stamp) participation as percent of total population eligible; 25 percent each to the variables of o NSLP participation as a percent of total school population eligible and o WIC participation as percent of the eligible under 5 years old population; and, 15 percent to o regional food bank distributions to the county in terms of pounds per capita of food insecure individuals.
score, based on the weighted model and rounded off to the nearest whole number, is 77. The second step of the process is an overall state ranking of the composite performance scores in which the composite scores of the 115 locations are compared to each other. In keeping with our performance rank scale, where 1=highest performance and 115=lowest performance, the county with the best, or lowest, numerical composite score is assigned 1 in the overall performance rank, which suggest the highest overall performance in that county. Similarly, the county with the highest average composite score is assigned 115, which signifies the lowest overall performance. In the case of Adair County, the composite score of 77 ranks as the 98th highest in the state, and so it is ranked in the lowest, or ―very low, quintile. The individual ranks for the four indicators, composite score and overall performance ranks for each county are in Appendix 2 of this atlas.
We place the most weight on the Food Stamps variable as this program is by far the most extensive in the state and addresses all age groups. We place lower emphasis on the food bank distributions because the food banks are only one source of supply for local food pantries and on-site meal providers and we have no comprehensive measure of total private assistance in the state. Again using Adair County for an example, the county had ranks of 106, 64, 64, and 48 respectively for these four variables. The county’s composite Missouri Hunger Atlas 2013, Page 22
Comparing Need and Performance Having compiled county-level composite ranks in the areas of food insecurity and hunger need and program performance, a final and useful step is to compare how each county ranks in terms of the combination of their ranks on need and performance. In essence, we can ask whether counties that have high need are doing comparatively well or comparatively poorly in addressing those needs. Counties with high needs that have high performance rankings, for example, are likely more successful in serving the needs of their food insecure populations while counties with high needs but low performance are potential target locations for increased public and private sector attention. We used several steps to perform this analysis. First, we labeled counties as high need if their composite need rank fell in the upper two quintiles (very high or high) of need. We designated counties as low need if their composite need rank fell in the lowest two quintiles (low or very low) of need. Similarly, we labeled counties as high performance if their composite performance ranks fell in the upper two quintiles (very high or high) of performance. We designated counties as low performance if their composite performance ranks fell in the lowest two quintiles (low or very low) of performance. We did not include counties that scored in the average, or middle, quintile in either of these composite ranks in this analysis but they are included in the map. The designation of counties as either high need or low need, and as either high performance or low performance offers the possibility of counties falling into one of four categories:
(1) high need/high performance (2) high need/low performance (3) low need/high performance (4) low need/low performance As shown in the map and table on the following pages, this analysis yielded some interesting results. Eighteen counties and St. Louis City have both high need and high performance. However, 23 counties were labeled high need and low performance. A significant change from the 2010 edition of this atlas was the transition from a majority of high need counties also being high performing to a majority being low performing. The fact that more than half of the counties with high need also rate low in performance suggests that services are not well provided or used in places that have the highest need for them. We have no way of knowing whether public and private agencies are having difficulty targeting resources to these high need counties, but trends reveal that recent economic conditions have taken their toll on Missouri counties. Most of these counties are located south of the Missouri River and a cluster is dispersed throughout the southwest quarter of the state. We note that many of the high need, high performing counties are concentrated adjacent to these high need, low performing counties, in the southeast quarter of the state. This could suggest focusing more individual attention on service delivery in these particular counties. We found eighteen counties qualifying as low need and high performance. In these areas, the results suggest that service
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providers are adequately handling food insecurity and hunger needs in their regions. High Need/High Performance
High Need/Low Performance
Barry Bollinger Butler Dent Douglas Dunklin Howell Iron Jasper Laclede
Adair Cedar Dade Dallas Jackson Knox Lawrence Livingston Mercer Mississippi Morgan New Madrid
Madison Montgomery Pemiscot Reynolds Ripley Shannon Vernon Washington St. Louis City
Oregon Polk Randolph Schuyler Scotland Stoddard Sullivan Texas Vernon Wayne Webster
Low Need/High Performance
Low Need/Low Performance
Buchanan Callaway Carroll Cass Clay DeKalb Gasconade Gentry Howard
Atchison Boone Chariton Clinton Cooper Greene Holt Johnson
Jefferson Lafayette Lewis Lincoln Moniteau Monroe Ray St. Genevieve Warren
Maries Nodaway Platte Ralls Shelby St. Charles St. Francois St. Louis
At the other end of the spectrum are sixteen counties that have comparatively low percents of populations with hunger needs but are also doing comparatively worse in meeting the requirements of these populations. Many of these counties are in relatively affluent regions near all of Missouri’s major
cities. Although the percent in need is relatively low in these areas, in many cases the low percents denote relatively large numbers of people because the base populations are often quite high. In fact, four of the ten most populated counties in the state (St. Louis, St. Charles, Greene, and Boone) fall into this category. While the Missouri Hunger Atlas cannot scientifically prove why these counties are subject to low performance, we can offer a couple of explanations that could be tested with more research. First, residents living in regions with high levels of need and visible public programs might experience less social shame or stigma as participants in public programs. If one lives in a region in which sizeable proportions of a population regularly participate in public programs, an individual or family’s choice to similarly participate would be in line with others’ decisions and be subject to less social angst or difference. On the other hand, residents of regions with high levels of social and economic inequality and smaller percentages of program participation might face social discomfort or ostracism related to participation. A student who is one of a limited number of persons qualifying for free lunches or a shopper who is one of a small group that separates items at a supermarket for WIC participation would be required to demonstrate a lower economic status in a public context in which such status contrasts with that of the majority. A second possible explanation is that public and private agencies have made logical decisions to focus scarce human, technical and financial resources in high-need areas. As a consequence, programs in low-need areas have a more difficult time conducting the type of outreach and education to attract high participation rates among eligible residents in their counties.
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This Page is Under Revision
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Concluding Remarks Food insecurity and hunger are facts of life for far too many Missourians. The USDA’s assessment that 16 percent of Missouri households were food insecure in 2011 applied to the mid-year estimated number of households (2,436,000) suggests that 389,760 households faced uncertainty in acquiring sufficient food for their household. Further, the USDA estimated that 6.7 percent of households in Missouri experienced very low food security (prior to 2007 labeled as ―food insecure with hunger), or roughly 163,212 households. This translates into roughly 400,000 Missourians experiencing hunger. Regretfully, trends in food insecurity and hunger are not positive ones for our state, as current averages for both reflect a trend that has continuously increased over the first decade of this century. The best predictor of food insecurity and hunger in Missouri, and throughout the United States, is poverty. Further, income level is typically the primary eligibility criteria for participation in all public food assistance programs. Thus economic, labor and income trends are most significant in the spatial distribution of need and program entitlement. The deterioration of the state (and national) economic picture over the past several years parallels our findings and suggests that residual economic fallout has had a negative impact on households’ abilities to access food or resources. Reports for food banks and pantries reveal continued increases in numbers of clients (at a time when USDA contributions through commodity and other programs are flat or decreasing). Participation in WIC, Food Stamps and other programs also continues to grow. For example, trends in
Food Stamp Program numbers almost always rise and fall following changes in unemployment rates, and US and Missouri levels of participation are both the highest in the history of the program. It follows from this that the most direct first step to alleviating hunger is to develop successful strategies for raising the income of the poor. Reversing poverty is more difficult, however, if not impossible, for individuals and households in which adult members are elderly or disabled or who, for various reasons, are unable to seek salaries and wages for food purchases. The establishment of public and private programs and activities is a necessary safety net response to meeting the short-term needs of the food insecure and hungry citizens who inhabit every county and corner of our state. These programs do not provide a long-term solution to the factors that lead to hunger, but they are critical to ameliorating the day-to-day struggles of hundreds of thousands of Missourians. Well over 1.4 billion dollars was spent in this state in 2012 to help people have enough to eat, and hopefully enough nutritious food to lead healthy and active lives. It is not our goal to editorialize on whether or not public and private support for food assistance programs is too high or too low. Certainly we know that the 1.4 billion dollar figure underestimates the costs of this social problem in at least three important ways.
The programs included in this atlas are not comprehensive of the financial and human resources being brought to bear on hunger and food insecurity. It is especially difficult to comprehensively document contributions from the private sector. While food
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banks, for example, contribute over 90 million pounds a year to food pantries and other facilities, many of these locations rely on food banks for only a portion of the food they provide to clients. And certainly there are hundreds, if not thousands, of faith-based organizations, civic groups, and other organizations that provide food for residents who need help without using food banks at all.
The financial numbers presented here do not include the administrative and organizational costs of operating these programs. We document the amount of benefits provided through SNAP ( Food Stamp Program) and the reimbursements given to schools for NSLP (free and reduced lunches); however, we do not include the hundreds of positions at state agencies and in county governments that are necessary to operate these efforts, monitor participation, solicit and evaluate perspective participants, and to conduct the dozens of other tasks necessary for their operation. Most significantly, the costs of food insecurity and hunger are critically underestimated if these are understood solely as the costs of providing assistance directly related to the acquisition of sufficient amounts of food. The cost of hunger extends far beyond the cost of having food. The costs of hunger should properly include the health care costs incurred because children and adults are more susceptible to, and recover more slowly from, disease and illness. It should include the healthcare costs for the management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, which are brought on in part by the
reliance on high calorie, high fat and low nutrientdense foods. The costs of hunger extend to the costs of lower work productivity and missed days of work. And the costs of hunger include the social and psychological angst of not having sufficient and nutritious foods and the mental stress and discord that results for individuals and households. As much as poverty is a leading cause of food insecurity, so too are food insecurity and hunger leading causes of continued poverty. Importantly, the figures on food insecurity and hunger in Missouri remain high, and are not declining in spite of the myriad of mostly federally-originated public programs and locally-initiated private programs. Food insecurity and hunger continue to affect all regions of the state. Generally, one can point to larger proportions of counties with high need in the southern half of the state, but needs are also high in counties near the Iowa border in north central and northeast regions, and in St. Louis City. In general, the clustering of high need quintiles is similar to the grouping of counties with high and persistent poverty levels. County-level performance is more variable and high and low performance counties are more dispersed throughout the state. On a somber note, a majority of counties characterized as ―high need are also ―low performance in contrast to a much lower number of high need/high performance counties. This result suggests programs are could be more effective in targeting high need areas. Generally there is ―low performance in all metro and suburban areas, with the notable exception of St. Louis City, which means a larger number of people are at risk of hunger, even if their need is relatively low.
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The data reported in this atlas suggests the following future needs:
Targeted assessments of program implementation in counties characterized by high need and low performance, with particular attention to the north/central region and southwest corner of Missouri.
Increased recognition of the importance of the public and private programs that provide food assistance – they are the barrier between hunger and non-hunger for probably hundreds of thousands of Missourians.
Focus on improving understanding of patterns of low performance in all metro areas (except St. Louis City) and most suburban counties. Greater knowledge of reasons for lower program participation rates in these regions should result in the implementation of new program and outreach strategies. Greater emphasis on the nutritional and health impacts of food choices among staff and clients of all public and private programs. Research has demonstrated that poverty is positively correlated both with food insecurity and with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Foods that tend to be cheaper and more widely available are also typically high in calories and low in nutrition and this contributes to levels of health vulnerabilities. Many of the counties that have the highest food insecurity and hunger in Missouri also have the highest levels of residents with these poor health conditions. While
educational activities exist as part of most public and private programs, these need to be strengthened and invigorated with innovative designs and implementation. Recent changes in school meal programs in some districts towards more nutritious menus is an example of a positive trend that needs to be broadened both in this program and throughout the public sector. For the same reasons, we highly encourage state participation in the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition program.
Strengthened linkages between private sector temporary food assistance programs (e.g., food pantries) and local food systems. The demand for the goods and services provided by private programs continues to grow. Creative efforts can link local food systems (e.g., community gardens) with these programs
Assessments of community food security as a core local need, alongside such social concerns as education and health. In addition, technical support should be given to communities committed to developing action plans to address the results of community food security assessments.
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY STATE TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.92
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
28.9
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
28.7
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
31.1
30.6
—
Average
42.2
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.2
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
46.0
73.9
↑
Very Low
1,367
404,217
↑
NA
29.1
28.6
↑
Average
400,542
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
61.8
50.9
82.5
—
Very High
ADAIR COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
701
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
531
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
31,176
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
23.3
34.3
—
Food Affordability
18.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
9.2
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.1
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
3.9
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
11.5
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
14.2
30.6
↓
Very Low
↑—↓
NA
% Total Population
8.5
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
73.8
73.9
↑
Average
632
404,217
↑
NA
15.7
28.6
—
Very Low
175,814
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.1
↑
Very Low
ANDREW COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
392
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
303
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
114
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
57,720
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
37.2
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
32.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
10.0
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.8
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.3
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
16.3
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
26.0
30.6
↑
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
9.4
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
57.5
73.9
↑
Very Low
194
404,217
↑
NA
16.8
28.6
—
Very Low
59,203
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
↑
Low
ATCHISON COUNTY PERFORMANCE
Very Low
Very High
82.5
Number of Monthly Participants
153
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
117
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
19.3
11.8
↑
Median Household Income ($)
42,375
47,202
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.7
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.9
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.5
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.9
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.3
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
14.6
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
66.7
73.9
↑
Low
1,693
404,217
↑
NA
26.7
28.6
—
Average
465,697
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.1
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
637
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
480
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,935
47,202
↑
9
6.7
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
37.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
11.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
45.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.9
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.5
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.0
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
22.8
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.6
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
19.7
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
86.6
73.9
↑
High
3,005
404,217
↑
NA
35.6
28.6
↑
High
851,955
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.9
↑
High
BARRY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,575
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,195
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
36,143
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31.4
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14.7
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.9
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
34.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.6
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.9
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
26.4
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.2
30.6
—
Average
58.5
↑
NA
% Total Population
20.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
79.2
73.9
↑
High
1,100
404,217
↑
NA
34.9
28.6
—
High
306,276
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
60.5
50.9
84.1
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
403
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
316
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
39,573
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
43.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.0
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.1
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.3
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.7
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
35.4
30.6
↑
High
52.1
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.6
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
63.2
73.9
↑
Low
1,098
404,217
↑
NA
26.1
28.6
—
Average
308,289
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
52.2
50.9
83.6
↑
Average
BATES COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
562
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
434
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
8.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,882
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
29.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.6
6.0
—
44
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.5
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.3
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.6
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.4
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.5
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
36.0
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.7
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
73.4
73.9
—
Average
1,289
404,217
—
NA
38.8
28.6
—
Very High
436,865
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
86.8
↑
Low
BENTON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
429
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
312
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
33,305
47,202
—
10.6
6.7
—
4
6.0
—
17.5
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31.6
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
13.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
37.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.0
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.5
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.7
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.8
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.0
30.6
↑
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
20.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
84.4
73.9
↑
High
1,007
404,217
↑
NA
35.1
28.6
—
Very High
304,839
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
87.6
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 59.1
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
2,587
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
58.9
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
50.9
—
High
BOLLINGER COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
494
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
375
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
20.9
11.8
↓
Median Household Income ($)
33,938
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
38.6
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
17.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.6
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
23.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY STATE TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.7
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
27.3
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.1
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.6
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.6
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
54.7
73.9
—
Very Low
8,338
404,217
↑
NA
24.3
28.6
—
Low
2,605,088
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
76.7
—
Very Low
BOONE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
2,338
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,684
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
5.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
45,786
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
6.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
27.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.8
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.6
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.9
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.9
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.1
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
19.3
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
97.2
73.9
↑
Very High
7,700
404,217
↑
NA
36.5
28.6
↑
High
2,229,263
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
77.1
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 43.5
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
17,347
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
31.3
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↑
Low
BUCHANAN COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
2,241
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,605
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
8.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
42,393
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
35.7
34.3
↓
Food Affordability
15.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.0
13.9
—
Very High Number of Monthly Participants
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.0
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) 21.1
23.0
↑
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.0
30.6
↓
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
25.1
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
93.2
73.9
↑
Very High
4,216
404,217
↑
NA
42.2
28.6
—
Very High
1,280,563
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average % Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.7
↑
High
Number of Monthly Participants
1,888
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,416
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.1
11.8
↑
Median Household Income ($)
33,525
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
18.4
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
9.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
44.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.0
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.0
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.1
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.0
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.9
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
66.1
73.9
↑
Low
563
404,217
↑
NA
24.5
28.6
—
Low
152,877
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
86.5
↑
High
CALDWELL COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
201
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
151
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
8.2
11.8
↓
Median Household Income ($)
39,439
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
33.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
% Households Food Uncertain
12.2
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.7
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.9
5.7
—
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
% Total Population Income Eligible
14.2
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
21.9
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.4
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
8
73.9
↑
Very High
2,521
404,217
↑
NA
25.7
28.6
—
Low
768,519
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 46.1
50.9
85.0
—
Low
Number of Monthly Participants
621
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
465
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
8.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
49,544
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
27.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.6
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
19.7
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.1
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
20.2
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
35.7
30.6
↑
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
14.6
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
72.3
73.9
—
Average
2,674
404,217
↑
NA
32.6
28.6
↑
High
806,918
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.8
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
892
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
657
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
44,617
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.4
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.5
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
17.7
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
24.7
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
14.0
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
78.8
73.9
↑
High
4,574
404,217
↑
NA
27.5
28.6
—
Average
1,354,966
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.5
—
Average
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,607
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,157
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.6
11.8
↑
Median Household Income ($)
44,479
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
25.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.9
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.1
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.0
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
17.8
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
21.0
30.6
↑
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.2
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
85.7
73.9
↑
High
589
404,217
↑
NA
26.9
28.6
—
Average
162,611
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.3
↑
Very Low
CARROLL COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
243
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
184
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
41,619
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
41.2
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.9
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.6
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.5
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.7
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.2
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
31.0
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
42.7
30.6
—
Very High
68.2
↑
NA
% Total Population
26.0
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
83.7
73.9
↑
High
617
404,217
↓
NA
40.2
28.6
↑
Very High
183,136
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
77.1
50.9
78.7
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
296
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
230
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
17.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
28,408
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
48.7
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
20
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.6
6.0
—
37.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
30.3
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.9
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.7
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.9
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
10.9
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
13.3
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.7
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
100
73.9
↑
Very High
5,353
404,217
↑
NA
20.5
28.6
—
Very Low
1,497,618
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
79.3
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 28.6
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
11,721
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
40.9
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
1,488
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,126
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.4
11.8
↓
Median Household Income ($)
32,800
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.1
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
31.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.5
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
19.9
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.5
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
30.0
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
41.7
30.6
—
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
22.1
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
73.6
73.9
↑
Average
1,189
404,217
↑
NA
37.1
28.6
—
High
361,606
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.4
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
485
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
379
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
32,800
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.4
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.4
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.0
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.5
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.0
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.1
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
62.2
73.9
↑
Low
396
404,217
↑
NA
23.0
28.6
—
Low
108,953
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
↑
Very Low
121
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
95
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
32,800
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
37.3
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
48.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.3
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.2
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.6
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
14.2
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
17.0
30.6
—
Very Low
48.1
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.4
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
87.8
73.9
↑
Very High
4,482
404,217
↑
NA
21.2
28.6
—
Very Low
1,198,053
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
38.6
50.9
78.3
—
Low
CHRISTIAN COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,468
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1097
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
20.5
11.8
↑
Median Household Income ($)
41,558
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.4
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.7
6.0
—
30.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.4
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.8
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.0
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.4
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.6
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
26.5
30.6
—
Low
63.8
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.2
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
67.4
73.9
↑
Low
379
404,217
↑
NA
23.1
28.6
—
Low
106,194
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
42.3
50.9
90.1
↑
Low
CLARK COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
196
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
149
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
51,135
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.6
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
16
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.3
6.0
—
31.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.2
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.5
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.7
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.6
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
TREND
RANK
22,126
950,345
↑
NA
% Total Population
9.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
87.5
73.9
↑
Very High
10,361
404,217
↑
NA
18.0
28.6
—
Very Low
2,801,995
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
11.2
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
14.2
30.6
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program 30.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
29.5
50.9
80.9
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) % < 5 Years Income Eligible
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
2,348
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,740
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
5.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
58,559
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.2
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
31.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
10.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.0
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.0
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.7
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
13.0
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
14.7
30.6
—
Very Low
43.3
↑
NA
% Total Population
10.5
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
80.8
73.9
↑
High
1,005
404,217
↑
NA
19.9
28.6
—
Very Low
268,904
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
42.3
50.9
76.6
—
Low
CLINTON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
555
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
415
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
51,915
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
29
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
29.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.1
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.2
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.3
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
14.8
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
19.3
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
79.8
73.9
↑
High
4,182
404,217
↑
NA
23.5
28.6
—
Low
1,179,535
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
90.4
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 38.3
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
9,021
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
15.5
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
1,691
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,274
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
8.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
53,877
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
25.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
6.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
8.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
29.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
11.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.9
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.2
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.9
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
18.4
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
26.4
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.9
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
75.7
73.9
—
Average
1,011
404,217
↑
NA
25.9
28.6
—
Average
294,014
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.0
—
Low
COOPER COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
290
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
210
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
42,586
47,202
—
9.2
6.7
—
5
6.0
—
16.6
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
23.8
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
10.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
32.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.4
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.3
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.4
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.6
23.0
↑
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.9
30.6
↑
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
22.2
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
90.4
73.9
—
Very High
2,278
404,217
↑
NA
37.8
28.6
—
Very High
683,015
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.2
—
Low
CRAWFORD COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
688
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
513
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
34,506
47,202
—
11.2
6.7
—
7
6.0
—
21.0
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
17.3
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
42.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.8
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.2
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
TREND
RANK
1,196
950,345
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.3
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
55.4
73.9
↓
Very Low
478
404,217
—
NA
27.7
28.6
—
Average
130,207
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
27.7
23.0
↑
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
41.2
30.6
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program 55.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
62.5
50.9
83.7
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) % < 5 Years Income Eligible
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
188
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
148
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
32,714
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.3
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
22.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
16.8
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.9
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.0
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.1
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
32.1
30.6
↑
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
20.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
83.2
73.9
↑
High
1,361
404,217
↓
NA
33.3
28.6
—
High
426,014
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
74.3
—
High
DALLAS COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
376
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
292
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,101
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
39.1
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
45.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
21.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.9
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.8
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
22.4
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.0
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.3
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
59.4
73.9
↑
Very Low
492
404,217
↑
NA
22.8
28.6
—
Low
129,492
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.1
↑
High
Number of Monthly Participants
207
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
156
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
39,925
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.8
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
8.5
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.3
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
3.6
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
10.9
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
13.6
30.6
↓
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
9.2
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
84.7
73.9
↑
High
505
404,217
↑
NA
22.6
28.6
—
Low
134,886
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.8
↑
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
125
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
95
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
43,267
47,202
—
9.7
6.7
—
4
6.0
—
15.6
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.9
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
7.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
38.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.1
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.9
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
TREND
RANK
3,502
950,345
↑
NA
% Total Population
22.3
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
82.7
73.9
—
High
1,340
404,217
↑
NA
37.2
28.6
—
High
423,376
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
27.0
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
35.8
30.6
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program 63.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
61.9
50.9
80.4
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) % < 5 Years Income Eligible
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
491
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
374
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
36,118
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.5
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
40.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.1
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.9
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.2
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
33.9
23.0
↑
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
51.7
30.6
↑
Very High
72.0
↑
NA
% Total Population
25.5
15.8
↑
Very High
% Income Eligible
75.4
73.9
—
Average
1,330
404,217
↑
NA
44.4
28.6
↑
Very High
406,245
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
74.2
50.9
85.0
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
482
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
360
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
30,968
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.2
6.0
—
31.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
24.0
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
20.3
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.1
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
8.0
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
31.4
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
42.0
30.6
—
Very High
68.7
↑
NA
% Total Population
31.9
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
100
73.9
—
Very High
4,181
404,217
↑
NA
51.5
28.6
—
Very High
1,237,394
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
70.9
50.9
86.5
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
1,593
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,185
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
29,375
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
17.9
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
10.4
6.0
—
48
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.6
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.7
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.3
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
15.7
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
23.8
30.6
↑
Low
26.8
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.9
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
82.0
73.9
↑
High
5,669
404,217
↑
NA
22.9
28.6
↑
Low
1,655,674
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
37.9
50.9
78.2
—
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
1,709
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,232
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
49,120
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.6
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.4
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
19.5
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.0
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.2
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.1
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.8
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
66.9
73.9
—
Low
820
404,217
↑
NA
25.6
28.6
—
Low
228,863
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.1
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 32.5
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
1,945
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
32.6
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↑
Very Low
GASCONADE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
347
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
259
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,837
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.6
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
8.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
33.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.6
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.7
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.3
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.0
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.9
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
10.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
45.1
73.9
—
Very Low
314
404,217
↑
NA
18.8
28.6
—
Very Low
79,409
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.1
↑
Low
GENTRY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
176
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
135
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
15
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,556
47,202
—
7.1
6.7
—
6
6.0
—
14.9
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
9.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
35.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.7
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.0
23.0
↑
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.5
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.9
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
28.7
30.6
—
Low
32.9
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.6
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
71.1
73.9
↑
Average
17,848
404,217
↑
NA
30.7
28.6
↑
Average
5,526,208
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
48.0
50.9
72.3
—
Average
GREENE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
7,199
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
5,284
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Years
39,364
854,701
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
43,725
828,615
% 64 Below Poverty
8.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
41,059
47,202
↓
Obesity Prevalence
26.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
32.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.2
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.0
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.8
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.7
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.0
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
28.5
30.6
↑
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.3
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
66.4
73.9
↑
Low
683
404,217
↑
NA
27.6
28.6
—
Average
178,286
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.7
—
Average
GRUNDY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
381
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
294
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,239
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
29.9
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
40.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.2
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.7
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.1
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.1
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
27.4
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
16.6
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
71.7
73.9
↑
Average
615
404,217
↑
NA
28.3
28.6
—
Average
165,356
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
77.7
—
Average
HARRISON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
374
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
286
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,000
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.0
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.0
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.3
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.9
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.6
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
28.6
30.6
—
Low
48.5
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.8
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
79.3
73.9
↑
High
1,589
404,217
↑
NA
32.4
28.6
—
High
502,672
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
45.1
50.9
87.9
↓
Low
HENRY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
626
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
463
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,706
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
40
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.5
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
17.7
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.4
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
28.5
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
31.1
30.6
↑
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
16.2
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
56.9
73.9
↑
Very Low
524
404,217
—
NA
31.5
28.6
—
Average
186,989
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.7
↓
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
235
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
180
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
28,097
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
30.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
12.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
23.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.0
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.6
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.7
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.8
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.4
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
9.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
49.6
73.9
↑
Very Low
189
404,217
↑
NA
19.7
28.6
—
Very Low
51,598
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.6
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 59.2
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
473
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
52.4
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↑
High
Number of Monthly Participants
95
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
71
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,261
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
36.9
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
8.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
36.6
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.6
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.1
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.5
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
18.2
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.3
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.4
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
73.6
73.9
↑
Average
572
404,217
↑
NA
25.8
28.6
—
Low
158,867
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.6
—
Low
HOWARD COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
196
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
142
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
42,067
47,202
—
8
6.7
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.9
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
6.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
32.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.7
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.1
23.0
↑
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.4
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
28.3
23.0
↑
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.8
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
23.2
15.8
↑
Very High
% Income Eligible
82.0
73.9
↑
High
3,928
404,217
↑
NA
39.3
28.6
↑
Very High
1,121,667
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
78.8
↑
High
Number of Monthly Participants
1,702
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,259
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
17
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,282
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
26.2
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.2
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.9
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
STATE
COUNTY
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.7
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.9
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.5
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
29.3
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
34.8
30.6
↓
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
25.6
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
87.5
73.9
↑
Very High
1,000
404,217
↑
NA
42.3
28.6
↑
Very High
313,719
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.9
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 47.0
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
2,727
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
66.3
COUNTY
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
STATE
↓
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
414
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
324
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
29,803
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.5
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.6
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
15.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.9
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
24.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.9
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.0
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.9
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.2
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.4
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
83.9
73.9
↑
High
56,358
404,217
↑
NA
34.1
28.6
↑
High
16,818,093
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
79.6
—
Average
JACKSON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
23,406
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
17,955
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
46,252
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
9.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
34.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.2
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
17.7
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.7
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.9
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.7
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
32.7
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
17.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
72.4
73.9
↑
Average
9,358
404,217
↑
NA
30.9
28.6
—
Average
2,600,520
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.8
—
Average
JASPER COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
3,675
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
2,759
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
37,894
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
36.1
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
9.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.2
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.7
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.8
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
13.9
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
17.6
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.4
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
88.8
73.9
↑
Very High
11,545
404,217
↑
NA
21.0
28.6
—
Very Low
3,484,191
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
78.4
—
Very Low
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
3,422
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
2,506
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
56,756
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.9
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
34.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
12.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.6
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
26.1
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.7
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
24.8
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.3
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
57.5
73.9
↑
Very Low
2,564
404,217
↑
NA
21.5
28.6
—
Low
761,389
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.2
↑
Low
JOHNSON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,828
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,385
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
6.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
44,985
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
29.2
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
31.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.2
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.6
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.8
23.0
↑
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
33.5
23.0
↑
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
49.4
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.3
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
33.6
73.9
—
Very Low
182
404,217
—
NA
18.0
28.6
—
Very Low
53,382
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
85.0
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 56.9
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
465
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
64.4
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
165
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
136
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.1
11.8
↓
Median Household Income ($)
33,029
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
6.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.7
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.1
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.5
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.1
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.4
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
21.5
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
89.2
73.9
↑
Very High
3,290
404,217
↑
NA
37.2
28.6
↑
High
924,791
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
79.4
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
1,218
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
910
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
37,294
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.8
6.0
—
36.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.1
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.4
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.0
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
15.4
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
19.5
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.3
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
99.3
73.9
↑
Very High
2,160
404,217
↑
NA
27.1
28.6
—
Average
625,493
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.4
—
Very Low
LAFAYETTE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
687
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
535
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
48,257
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
38.5
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.2
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.7
23.0
↑
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.0
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
36.6
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
17.0
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
68.0
73.9
↑
Low
2,904
404,217
↑
NA
28.9
28.6
—
Average
792,423
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
79.8
↓
High
Number of Monthly Participants
1,110
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
856
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,350
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.2
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
32.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.5
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.8
23.0
↑
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.1
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.7
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.7
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.3
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
51.9
73.9
↑
Very Low
482
404,217
↑
NA
20.7
28.6
—
Very Low
128,826
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.7
↓
Low
Number of Monthly Participants
277
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
208
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,399
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
34.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.2
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.4
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
16.0
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.6
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.9
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
99.3
73.9
↑
Very High
3,762
404,217
↑
NA
25.7
28.6
—
Low
1,089,044
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.2
—
Very Low
LINCOLN COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,013
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
749
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
4.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
52,897
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.6
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.9
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
32.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.4
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.0
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
22.9
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
22.3
30.6
↓
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
16.0
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
69.8
73.9
↑
Low
797
404,217
↑
NA
26.3
28.6
—
Average
225,883
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
84.7
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 48.8
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
2,009
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
40.9
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↓
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
366
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
285
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
15.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
37,706
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
39.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
36.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
16.6
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.4
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.7
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
22.4
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
40.4
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.8
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
57.1
73.9
—
Very Low
816
404,217
—
NA
25.0
28.6
—
Low
226,598
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
85.2
↑
High
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
395
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
297
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
18.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
39,683
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.7
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
33.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.6
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.4
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
22.0
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.2
30.6
↑
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
14.7
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
66.5
73.9
↑
Low
990
404,217
↑
NA
26.8
28.6
—
Average
263,386
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.5
↓
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
301
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
227
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
36,429
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
30.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.3
6.0
—
40.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.7
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.4
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.7
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.3
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
28.8
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
35.4
30.6
—
High
65.5
↑
NA
% Total Population
23.9
15.8
↑
Very High
% Income Eligible
83.2
73.9
↑
High
1,151
404,217
↑
NA
39.6
28.6
↑
Very High
337,861
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
57.5
50.9
83.7
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
557
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
437
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
33,456
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
29.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
17
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.7
6.0
—
41.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
20.7
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.2
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.7
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.6
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
20.7
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
26.7
30.6
—
Low
36.2
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.8
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
61.8
73.9
—
Low
458
404,217
↓
NA
21.8
28.6
—
Low
140,659
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
29.4
50.9
91.3
↓
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
22
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
17
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,185
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
36
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.6
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.3
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.0
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.2
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
20.2
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
28.5
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
93.3
73.9
↑
Very High
2,356
404,217
↑
NA
34.6
28.6
—
High
659,670
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.6
↑
High
Number of Monthly Participants
849
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
617
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,859
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
40.5
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.4
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
33.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.6
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
26.0
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.7
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.9
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
32.4
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
20.3
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
78.5
73.9
↑
Average
2,319
404,217
↑
NA
36.6
28.6
—
High
567,637
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
79.8
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
992
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
755
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
36,619
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.2
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.2
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.4
6.0
—
29.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
21.1
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.2
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.7
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.9
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.6
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
26.5
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.3
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
52.0
73.9
↑
Very Low
184
404,217
↑
NA
19.5
28.6
—
Very Low
48,935
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
↑
Very High
MERCER COUNTY PERFORMANCE
High
Low
82.5
Number of Monthly Participants
102
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
77
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
17.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
34,008
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
39
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
36.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
20.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.1
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.6
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.3
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.5
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.8
30.6
↑
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
20.7
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
81.2
73.9
↑
High
2,118
404,217
↑
NA
34.9
28.6
—
High
620,359
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.3
—
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
742
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
565
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,838
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
12.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.9
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
18.4
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
27.4
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.0
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
37.2
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
48.6
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
28.8
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
77.4
73.9
—
Average
1,671
404,217
↑
NA
52.9
28.6
—
Very High
493,135
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 72.1
50.9
81.9
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
755
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
592
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
29,586
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.6
6.0
—
43
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
25.6
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.6
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.9
23.0
↑
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.7
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
15.1
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.4
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.3
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
74.8
73.9
↑
Average
809
404,217
↑
NA
20.8
28.6
—
Very Low
211,354
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.6
↓
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
373
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
286
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
47,162
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
32.9
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.2
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
28.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.9
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.6
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.0
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.0
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
32.4
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.2
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
58.2
73.9
↑
Very Low
471
404,217
↑
NA
23.9
28.6
—
Low
121,200
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
84.5
↑
Low
MONROE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
271
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
211
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,750
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
13
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.1
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
34.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.6
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.3
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.0
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
32.6
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
17.0
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
73.6
73.9
—
Average
900
404,217
↑
NA
31.5
28.6
—
High
251,357
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.5
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 61.8
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
2,082
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
58.5
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↑
Very High
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
293
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
208
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
39,369
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
37.2
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.8
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.8
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.9
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.0
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.2
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.0
30.6
↑
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.4
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
73.3
73.9
—
Average
1,441
404,217
—
NA
32.5
28.6
—
High
455,440
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.9
↑
Very High
MORGAN COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
533
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
400
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
36,696
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
12.7
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
11.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.1
6.0
—
42
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.7
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
16.3
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.1
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.4
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
28.3
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.1
30.6
—
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
27.0
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
95.3
73.9
↑
Very High
1,937
404,217
—
NA
43.7
28.6
—
Very High
598,513
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
75.6
↓
Average
NEW MADRID COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
748
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
575
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
17.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
32,895
47,202
—
8.9
6.7
—
8
6.0
—
16.1
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
50.4
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
15.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
46.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.3
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.0
23.0
↑
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.7
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
35.5
30.6
—
High
61.4
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.2
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
64.2
73.9
↑
Low
4,113
404,217
↑
NA
27.9
28.6
↑
Average
1,077,788
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
High
% Eligible and Participating
52.9
50.9
82.0
—
Average
NEWTON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,631
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,225
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
41,163
47,202
—
9
6.7
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.9
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
12.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.4
6.0
—
35
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.0
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.5
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
27.5
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
26.0
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.2
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
6.5
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
25.0
73.9
—
Very Low
623
404,217
↑
NA
14.7
28.6
—
Very Low
178,797
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.2
↑
Very Low
NODAWAY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
397
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
293
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,621
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
20.5
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
6.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
29.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.0
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.4
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
36.2
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
45.8
30.6
—
Very High
66.9
↑
NA
% Total Population
25.1
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
69.4
73.9
↑
Low
1,012
404,217
↑
NA
41.2
28.6
—
Very High
320,311
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
54.3
50.9
80.9
↓
Average
OREGON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
525
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
391
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
23.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
26,144
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.8
6.0
—
40.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
26.6
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
10.7
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.9
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.4
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
14.2
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
20.0
30.6
↑
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
8.2
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
57.8
73.9
—
Very Low
487
404,217
↑
NA
14.4
28.6
—
Very Low
138,472
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
↑
Low
OSAGE COUNTY PERFORMANCE
Very Low
Average
82.5
Number of Monthly Participants
153
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
113
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.8
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
45,746
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.2
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
6.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
7.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
27.2
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.2
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.5
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
28.2
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
36.4
30.6
↓
High
↓
NA
% Total Population
18.7
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
66.2
73.9
—
Low
650
404,217
↓
NA
34.6
28.6
—
High
207,513
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.0
—
High
OZARK COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
239
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
184
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
31,960
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.2
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
15.6
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
22.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
23.8
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
27.2
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
9.1
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
39.3
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
57.9
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
35.9
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
91.2
73.9
↑
Very High
2,776
404,217
—
NA
55.5
28.6
—
Very High
782,896
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
78.7
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
891
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
672
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
21.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
30,120
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
37.6
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
18.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
11.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
54.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
23.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
9.8
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.2
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.0
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
19.1
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
22.7
30.6
—
Low
30.8
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.2
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
69.2
73.9
↓
Low
1,070
404,217
—
NA
22.8
28.6
—
Low
303,525
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
43.4
50.9
92.1
↓
Low
PERRY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
457
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
344
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
45,713
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
6.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.4
6.0
—
36.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.7
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.1
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.9
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.6
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.1
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
31.8
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
16.4
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
65.3
73.9
—
Low
3,268
404,217
↑
NA
30.6
28.6
—
Average
864,744
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.8
—
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
1,746
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,326
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
37,658
47,202
↓
8.9
6.7
—
6
6.0
—
16.6
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
30.3
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
11.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
35.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.6
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.2
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.4
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
22.3
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
25.0
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.0
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
67.3
73.9
↑
Low
2,743
404,217
↑
NA
28.2
28.6
—
Average
836,663
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.7
—
Low
Number of Monthly Participants
1,366
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,024
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Years
6,232
854,701
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
7,393
828,615
% 64 Below Poverty
9.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,260
47,202
↑
Obesity Prevalence
33.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
10.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
36.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
14.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.8
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.2
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
20.5
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.6
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.6
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
66.4
73.9
↑
Low
1,037
404,217
↑
NA
25.3
28.6
—
Low
299,017
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
85.8
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 43.4
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
2,532
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
46.3
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↓
Low
PIKE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
526
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
395
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
42,082
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14.1
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.6
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
10.8
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.9
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.3
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
9.8
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
13.1
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
6.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
69.1
73.9
↑
Low
2,979
404,217
↑
NA
13.5
28.6
—
Very Low
803,894
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
76.5
—
Very Low
PLATTE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,766
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,350
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
6.4
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
65,948
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
26
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
30
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
11.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.9
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.4
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.4
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.6
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
36.2
30.6
↑
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
20.1
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
78.2
73.9
↑
Average
2,533
404,217
↑
NA
33.4
28.6
—
High
762,837
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
78.4
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 51.5
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
6,250
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
64.0
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Average
POLK COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
866
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
644
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,831
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.6
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
16.1
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.4
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
26.5
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.0
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
15.8
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
22.4
30.6
—
Low
55.4
↑
NA
% Total Population
10.4
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
65.7
73.9
↑
Low
2,325
404,217
↑
NA
18.3
28.6
—
Very Low
700,539
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
45.6
50.9
82.5
↑
Low
PULASKI COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,695
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,270
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
43,155
47,202
—
7.9
6.7
—
7
6.0
—
15.1
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.3
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
32
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.0
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.8
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.1
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
25.5
30.6
↓
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.2
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
50.8
73.9
↑
Very Low
237
404,217
↑
NA
21.0
28.6
—
Very Low
66,738
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.5
↓
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
140
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
106
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
34,545
47,202
↑
7.6
6.7
—
8
6.0
—
15.2
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.2
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
11.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
38.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
8.2
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.8
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
3.5
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
14.0
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
16.1
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
10.8
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
77.1
73.9
↑
Average
481
404,217
↑
NA
20.4
28.6
—
Very Low
128,355
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.5
↓
Very Low
RALLS COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
154
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
121
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
45,194
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
38.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.9
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
2.7
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
41.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
17.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
16.5
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.6
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.6
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
26.2
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.3
30.6
—
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
19.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
76.0
73.9
—
Average
2,081
404,217
↑
NA
35.8
28.6
—
High
606,491
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.3
↑
Very High
RANDOLPH COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
982
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
757
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
10.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
36,458
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
30.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
8.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
35.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.3
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.3
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
13.3
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
16.0
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.7
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
95.3
73.9
↑
Very High
1,280
404,217
↑
NA
22.4
28.6
—
Low
357,298
121,727,822
↑
NA
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.8
82.5
Average
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 32.9
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
2,954
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
38.8
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
↑
Very Low
RAY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
600
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
483
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
53,343
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
38.2
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.3
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
10.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
16.2
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.7
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.9
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
29.8
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
36.1
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
24.9
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
83.6
73.9
↑
High
582
404,217
↑
NA
39.2
28.6
—
Very High
192,192
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
85.8
↓
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
141
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
101
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
5.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
32,059
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
36.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
13.5
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
14.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.1
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
45.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
20.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
17.9
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.1
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.3
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
34.7
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
50.3
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
30.3
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
87.4
73.9
↑
High
1,610
404,217
↑
NA
48.2
28.6
—
Very High
507,447
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
86.5
↑
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
603
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
446
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
11.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
29,369
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
41.4
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
15.4
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
48.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
24.9
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.4
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.3
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.4
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
38.3
30.6
↑
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
19.7
15.8
↑
High
% Income Eligible
77.5
73.9
↑
Average
1,936
404,217
↑
NA
36.8
28.6
↑
High
530,939
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
84.4
↑
High
Number of Monthly Participants
706
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
517
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,818
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
40.1
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
37.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.6
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.5
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.6
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.5
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
31.6
23.0
↑
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.8
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.1
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
41.6
73.9
↓
Very Low
231
404,217
—
NA
21.2
28.6
—
Very Low
65,252
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
83.7
—
Average
SCHUYLER COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
105
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
79
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
17.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
31,358
47,202
↑
8.8
6.7
—
7
6.0
—
17.9
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
30.4
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
14
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
34.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.7
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
26.0
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.4
5.7
—
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
% Total Population Income Eligible
28.0
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.6
30.6
—
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
11.0
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
39.2
73.9
↑
Very Low
229
404,217
↑
NA
16.8
28.6
—
Very Low
57,479
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
88.0
↑
Very High
SCOTLAND COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
102
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
76
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
21.4
11.8
↑
Median Household Income ($)
39,722
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
23.3
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
2.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
32.3
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.6
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.9
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.5
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.3
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.3
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.1
30.6
↑
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
24.5
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
100
73.9
↑
Very High
4,025
404,217
↑
NA
41.6
28.6
↑
Very High
1,162,344
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
84.4
↑
Average
Number of Monthly Participants
1,512
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,127
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
17.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
37,716
47,202
—
9.3
6.7
—
8
6.0
—
20.6
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.5
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
15.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
38.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
16.9
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
26.1
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.0
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
31.4
23.0
↓
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
39.1
30.6
↓
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
25.3
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
80.3
73.9
↑
High
804
404,217
↑
NA
41.6
28.6
—
Very High
249,001
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
↓
High
SHANNON COUNTY PERFORMANCE
Very High
High
82.5
Number of Monthly Participants
343
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
260
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
13.5
11.8
↓
Median Household Income ($)
30,766
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
14
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
12.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
25.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.8
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.2
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.0
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.5
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.9
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
13.7
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
53.9
73.9
↑
Very Low
380
404,217
↑
NA
24.3
28.6
—
Low
94,272
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.0
↑
Average
SHELBY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
177
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
137
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,012
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
43
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
48.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
20.1
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
9.4
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.9
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
3.9
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
7.1
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
8.9
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
5.9
15.8
—
Very Low
% Income Eligible
82.8
73.9
↓
High
10,116
404,217
↑
NA
11.0
28.6
—
Very Low
2,840,606
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
70.9
—
Very Low
Number of Monthly Participants
2,622
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,898
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
3.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
70,331
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
25.9
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
8.7
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
6.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
28.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
10.0
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.9
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.9
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.2
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
24.8
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
24.8
30.6
↓
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
21.1
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
84.9
73.9
↑
High
707
404,217
—
NA
37.6
28.6
—
Very High
250,462
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
—
Average
ST CLAIR COUNTY PERFORMANCE
Average
High
82.5
Number of Monthly Participants
304
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
234
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
32,217
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
26.1
30.2
↓
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.9
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
16.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.5
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
39.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.9
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.1
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.6
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.7
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
27.8
30.6
—
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
21.4
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
98.6
73.9
↑
Very High
5,461
404,217
↑
NA
38.0
28.6
↑
Very High
1,737,002
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
78.2
—
Low
ST FRANCOIS COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
426
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,378
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
46,911
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.1
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.4
6.0
—
44.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.1
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
10.3
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
21.6
23.0
↑
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.4
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
2,243
950,345
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.4
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
74.1
73.9
—
Average
907
404,217
—
NA
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
16.7
23.0
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years
22.0
28.6
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
17.9
30.6
—
Very Low Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
275,262
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
National School Lunch Program % Students Eligible
23.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
38.5
50.9
↓
Very Low
STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,849
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
327
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
9.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,589
47,202
↓
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
11.3
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
12
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.9
6.0
—
36.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.8
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
11.2
13.9
—
Very Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.8
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
4.5
5.7
—
Very Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
13.7
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
19.8
30.6
—
Very Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
12.2
15.8
—
Low
% Income Eligible
89.4
73.9
↑
Very High
54,266
404,217
↑
NA
23.6
28.6
—
Low
16,147,360
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
74.5
—
Very Low
ST LOUIS COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
9,417
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
6,927
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
6.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
57,561
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
7.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
34.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
11.4
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.7
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.2
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.6
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
26.5
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
35.9
30.6
—
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
19.4
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
73.2
73.9
↑
Average
2,137
404,217
↑
NA
32.0
28.6
—
High
661,344
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
82.6
—
High
STODDARD COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
904
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
660
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,932
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
14
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.2
6.0
—
44.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.0
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.0
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
20.2
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.8
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
25.2
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
41.5
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
14.9
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
58.9
73.9
↑
Very Low
1,926
404,217
↑
NA
33.0
28.6
↑
High
585,443
121,727,822
↑
NA
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
79.9
—
Average
690
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
520
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
6.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
41,351
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.7
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
12.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.3
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
4.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
46.8
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
16.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.5
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.7
23.0
↑
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.0
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
27.2
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
38.9
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.2
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
55.9
73.9
↑
Very Low
446
404,217
↑
NA
27.9
28.6
↑
Average
120,383
121,727,822
↑
NA
↓
Average
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
59.6
↑
Very High
SULLIVAN COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
235
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
172
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
15.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
30,459
47,202
↓
7.1
6.7
—
7
6.0
—
25.1
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
35.6
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
21.1
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
44.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.6
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.2
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.1
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
29.4
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.8
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
81.3
73.9
—
High
4,085
404,217
↑
NA
35.1
28.6
↑
High
1,232,440
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.5
—
Average
TANEY COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,990
143,027
↑
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
1,533
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7.5
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
39,026
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.8
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
12.6
6.7
↑
Diabetes Prevalence
13.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
30.9
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
15.3
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
15.3
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
24.7
23.0
—
Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
6.2
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
27.8
23.0
—
High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
40.4
30.6
—
Average
↑
NA
% Total Population
19.1
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
69.0
73.9
↑
Low
1,975
404,217
↑
NA
34.9
28.6
—
High
584,124
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.2
Very High Number of Monthly Participants
—
783
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
603
107,288
—
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
14.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
31,552
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.8
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.5
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
13.8
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.3
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
38.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
21.5
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
17.9
13.9
—
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.6
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.1
5.7
—
High
Very High Number of Monthly Participants
% Total Population Income Eligible
26.2
23.0
—
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
43.3
30.6
—
↑
NA
% Total Population
18.1
15.8
—
High
% Income Eligible
69.1
73.9
↑
Low
1,596
404,217
↑
NA
% Population < 18 Years
30.8
28.6
—
Average
Very High Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
438,515
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years High
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
87.4
Very High Number of Monthly Participants
—
554
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
413
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
34,387
47,202
—
7.9
6.7
—
9
6.0
—
19.6
14.3
NA
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
33.5
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
13.6
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
Hypertension Prevalence
38.6
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.8
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
23.0
23.0
—
High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.3
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
16.7
23.0
—
Very Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
23.7
30.6
—
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
NA
15.8
NA
High
% Income Eligible
92.3
73.9
↑
Very High
2,244
404,217
↑
NA
28.2
28.6
—
Average
642,582
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↓
Very Low
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
86.5
—
Low
Number of Monthly Participants
727
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
545
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
50,231
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
34.4
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
11
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
11.9
10.7
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.2
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
36.7
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
18.1
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.7
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.4
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
30.1
23.0
↑
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
40.9
30.6
↑
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
15.4
15.8
↓
Average
% Income Eligible
100
73.9
—
Very High
2,920
404,217
↑
NA
49.1
28.6
↑
Very High
935,092
121,727,822
↑
NA
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
78.4
82.5
Very High
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 65.1
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
7,641
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
70.3
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
Very High
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
1,049
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
784
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.2
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
35,901
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
42.9
6,021,988
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
14.1
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
22.6
1,412,110
↑
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
45.3
854,701
↑
Food Affordability
20.7
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
13.1
13.9
—
Average
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
22.9
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.5
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
32.1
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
33.0
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
30.5
15.8
↑
Very High
% Income Eligible
76.4
73.9
—
Average
1,178
404,217
↑
NA
41.8
28.6
—
Very High
370,649
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
85.3
↑
Very High
WAYNE COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
484
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
372
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
15.6
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
30,621
47,202
↑
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
36.3
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
9.4
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
16.7
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
3.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
48.5
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
21.8
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
14.7
13.9
—
High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.3
23.0
—
Average
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.9
5.7
—
Average
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
23.3
23.0
—
Average
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
30.4
30.6
—
High
↑
NA
% Total Population
24.5
15.8
↑
Very High
% Income Eligible
63.0
73.9
↑
Low
2,326
404,217
↑
NA
23.5
28.6
—
Low
636,877
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
80.0
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
915
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
704
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.3
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
40,889
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
27
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
10
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
9.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
5.4
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
30.4
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
19.6
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
12.0
13.9
—
Low
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
19.3
23.0
↑
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
5.1
5.7
—
High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
21.8
23.0
—
Low
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
27.3
30.6
↓
Average
—
NA
% Total Population
14.7
15.8
—
Average
% Income Eligible
44.1
73.9
—
Very Low
77
404,217
↓
NA
17.3
28.6
↓
Very Low
22,117
121,727,822
↑
NA
—
Very High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Average
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
84.0
↑
Very High
WORTH COUNTY
Number of Monthly Participants
25
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
19
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
16.7
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
38,220
47,202
↓
7
6.7
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
46.8
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
Diabetes Prevalence
11.5
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.4
6.0
—
40
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
13.6
14.3
NA
Hypertension Prevalence
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
18.7
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
25.8
23.0
—
Very Low
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.5
5.7
—
Low
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
37.1
23.0
↑
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
47.6
30.6
↑
Low
↑
NA
% Total Population
9.6
15.8
↓
Very Low
% Income Eligible
73.5
73.9
—
Average
2,020
404,217
↑
NA
42.3
28.6
—
Very High
610,783
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
Low
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
↑
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
88.2
—
Very High
Number of Monthly Participants
849
143,027
↓
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
649
107,288
↓
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
12.9
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
29,636
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
28.8
30.2
↑
Unemployment Rate (%)
10.6
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.2
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
6.8
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
33.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
23.9
14.3
NA
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NEED INDICATORS
COUNTY
STATE
TREND
RANK
Food Uncertainty
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
20.1
13.9
—
Very High
% Household w/ Children Food Uncertain
27.0
23.0
—
Very High
% Households Food Uncertain w/ Hunger
7.4
5.7
—
Very High
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
Number of Monthly Participants
32.7
23.0
—
Very High
% < 18 Years Income Eligible
52.4
30.6
↑
Very High
↑
NA
% Total Population
27.3
15.8
—
Very High
% Income Eligible
100
73.9
↑
Very High
42,162
404,217
—
NA
62.5
28.6
↑
Very High
15,431,572
121,727,822
↑
NA
↑
High
% Population < 18 Years Average Total County Monthly Benefits ($)
National School Lunch Program Participation
52.1
—
Very High
% Eligible and Participating
50.9
81.3
82.5
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Participation
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) 57.8
RANK
950,345
National School Lunch Program
% < 5 Years Income Eligible
TREND
110.283
Number of Monthly Participants < 18 Years
% Total Population Income Eligible
73..6
STATE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) Participation
% Households Food Uncertain
% Students Eligible
COUNTY
—
High
Number of Monthly Participants
15,365
143,027
—
NA
Number of Monthly Infants/Children
11,416
107,288
↑
NA
% 64 Below Poverty
18.1
11.8
—
Median Household Income ($)
33,652
47,202
—
Health Indicators
Population Below Poverty Level
Obesity Prevalence
31
30.2
—
Unemployment Rate (%)
12.3
6.7
—
Diabetes Prevalence
12.1
10.7
—
Female-Headed Households (%)
11.6
6.0
—
Hypertension Prevalence
35.1
34.3
↑
Food Affordability
18.7
14.3
NA
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