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Who Gets Benefits in Ruma, 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
- 2.7%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 8.1%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 28.4%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.0%
- Illinois 2.8%
Ruma 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)42.7%
- Social Security income4228.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)128.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)00.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruma, IL | 2.7% | 8.1% | 28.4% | 0.0% |
| Randolph County | 12.9% | 5.4% | 39.4% | 1.9% |
| 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 Ruma, IL?
- 2.7% of households in Ruma, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Ruma compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Ruma is 2.7%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates