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Who Gets Benefits in Sharp 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
- 17.3%
- Arkansas 10.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 9.3%
- Arkansas 6.3%
- With Social Security income
- 48.0%
- Arkansas 35.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.1%
- Arkansas 1.7%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,18917.3%
- Social Security income3,28948.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)6419.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2123.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp County, AR | 17.3% | 9.3% | 48.0% | 3.1% |
| Arkansas | 10.2% | 6.3% | 35.0% | 1.7% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Sharp County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Village | 16.1% | 6.7% | 52.8% | 4.3% |
| Cave City | 22.4% | 6.1% | 36.9% | 0.8% |
| Highland | 9.7% | 12.1% | 45.0% | 2.2% |
| Ash Flat | 28.0% | 15.6% | 45.0% | 1.9% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Sharp County, AR?
- 17.3% of households in Sharp County, AR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 48.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Sharp County compare with Arkansas?
- The households getting snap in Sharp County is 17.3%, compared with 10.2% for Arkansas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates