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Who Gets Benefits in Wheeling, 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
- 10.6%
- Illinois 13.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.8%
- Illinois 4.5%
- With Social Security income
- 25.3%
- Illinois 29.2%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.3%
- Illinois 2.8%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,60510.6%
- Social Security income3,84425.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)4182.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)3452.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, IL | 10.6% | 2.8% | 25.3% | 2.3% |
| Cook County | 15.7% | 5.1% | 26.2% | 3.2% |
| 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 Wheeling, IL?
- 10.6% of households in Wheeling, IL received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 25.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Wheeling compare with Illinois?
- The households getting snap in Wheeling is 10.6%, compared with 13.8% for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates