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Who Gets Benefits in Diagonal, 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
- 12.1%
- Iowa 8.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.1%
- Iowa 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 31.2%
- Iowa 31.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.0%
- Iowa 2.0%
Diagonal 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)1712.1%
- Social Security income4431.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)32.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)75.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagonal, IA | 12.1% | 2.1% | 31.2% | 5.0% |
| Ringgold County | 13.1% | 4.3% | 37.1% | 2.8% |
| 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 Diagonal, IA?
- 12.1% of households in Diagonal, IA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 31.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Diagonal compare with Iowa?
- The households getting snap in Diagonal is 12.1%, compared with 8.8% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates