Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Archives

SNAP Benefits – Population Receiving SNAP (SAIPE)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a federal program that provides nutrition benefits to low-income individuals and families that are used at stores to purchase food. This indicator reports the average percentage of the population receiving SNAP benefits during the month of July during the most recent report year. Source US Census Bureau,…

Poverty – Population Below 100% FPL (Annual)

Poverty is considered a key driver of health status. This indicator reports the percentage of the population living in households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). This indicator is relevant because poverty creates barriers to access including health services, healthy food, and other necessities that contribute to poor health status. Source US Census…