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Who Gets Benefits in Colo, IA
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
- 3.7%
- Iowa 8.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.8%
- Iowa 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 31.5%
- Iowa 31.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.0%
- Iowa 2.0%
Colo has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)123.7%
- Social Security income10231.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)92.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)134.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colo, IA | 3.7% | 2.8% | 31.5% | 4.0% |
| Story County | 4.6% | 2.7% | 24.4% | 1.5% |
| Iowa | 8.8% | 4.0% | 31.6% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Colo, IA?
- 3.7% of households in Colo, IA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Colo compare with Iowa?
- The households getting snap in Colo is 3.7%, compared with 8.8% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates