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Who Gets Benefits in Brownstown, IL
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
- 18.6%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.9%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 41.1%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.1%
- Illinois 2.8%
Brownstown 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)4418.6%
- Social Security income9741.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)145.9%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)52.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown, IL | 18.6% | 5.9% | 41.1% | 2.1% |
| Fayette County | 11.6% | 6.0% | 36.4% | 2.6% |
| Illinois | 13.8% | 4.5% | 29.2% | 2.8% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Brownstown, IL?
- 18.6% of households in Brownstown, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 41.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Brownstown compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Brownstown is 18.6%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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