This indicator reports road ruggedness or topographic variation. Data was obtained from the USDA Area and Road Ruggedness Scales. Source US Department of Agriculture, USDA – Economic Research Service, 2023. Source Description The Economic Research Service (ERS) by the USDA anticipates trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and to…
This indicator reports road ruggedness or topographic variation. Data was obtained from the USDA Area and Road Ruggedness Scales. Source US Department of Agriculture, USDA – Economic Research Service, 2023. Source Description The Economic Research Service (ERS) by the USDA anticipates trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and to…
This indicator reports the number of SNAP-authorized food stores as a rate per 10,000 population. SNAP-authorized stores include grocery stores as well as supercenters, specialty food stores, and convenience stores that are authorized to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Source US Department of Agriculture, USDA – SNAP Retailer Locator, 2025.Additional data analysis by…
The indicator shows information about orchards. Data reported include the number of farms with acres harvested and the total number and percentage of acres in orchards harvested. The USDA Census of Agriculture defines land in orchards as containing bearing age and nonbearing age fruit trees, citrus or other groves, vineyards, and nut trees of all…
Source US Department of Agriculture, Census of Agriculture, 2022. Source Description The Census of Agriculture is the leading source of facts and figures about American agriculture. Conducted every five years, the Census provides a detailed picture of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. It is the only source of uniform, comprehensive…
Source US Department of Agriculture, Census of Agriculture, 2022. Source Description The Census of Agriculture is the leading source of facts and figures about American agriculture. Conducted every five years, the Census provides a detailed picture of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. It is the only source of uniform, comprehensive…
This indicator reports the percentage of the population with low food access. Low food access is defined as living more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket, supercenter, or large grocery store. Data are from the 2019 Food Access Research Atlas dataset. This indicator is relevant because it highlights populations…
This indicator reports the percentage of the low income population with low food access. Low food access is defined as living more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket, supercenter, or large grocery store. Data are from the April 2021 Food Access Research Atlas dataset. This indicator is relevant because…
This indicator reports the number of neighborhoods in the report area that are within food deserts. Data are from the April 2021 Food Access Research Atlas dataset. Source US Department of Agriculture, USDA – Food Access Research Atlas, 2019. Source Description The Food Access Research Atlas (FARA) presents a spatial overview of food access indicators…
Net farm income (total sales, government payments, and other farm-related income minus total farm expenses) reflects the strength of the local agricultural community and can be an important measure for lenders and policy makers. Source US Department of Agriculture, Census of Agriculture, 2022. Source Description The Census of Agriculture is the leading source of facts…