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Who Gets Benefits in Baxter County, AR
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 8.5%
- Arkansas 10.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.7%
- Arkansas 6.3%
- With Social Security income
- 52.4%
- Arkansas 35.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.1%
- Arkansas 1.7%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,6478.5%
- Social Security income10,13352.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,2896.7%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)4112.1%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter County, AR | 8.5% | 6.7% | 52.4% | 2.1% |
| Arkansas | 10.2% | 6.3% | 35.0% | 1.7% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Baxter County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 8.4% | 4.3% | 48.9% | 1.8% |
| Gassville | 25.8% | 6.2% | 51.4% | 0.0% |
| Midway | 1.6% | 15.5% | 41.5% | 14.0% |
| Cotter | 10.6% | 11.7% | 63.1% | 2.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Baxter County, AR?
- 8.5% of households in Baxter County, AR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 52.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Baxter County compare with Arkansas?
- The households getting snap in Baxter County is 8.5%, compared with 10.2% for Arkansas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates