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Who Gets Benefits in Benham, KY
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
- 18.3%
- Kentucky 13.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.8%
- Kentucky 6.9%
- With Social Security income
- 51.5%
- Kentucky 34.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.7%
- Kentucky 1.9%
Benham 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)6018.3%
- Social Security income16951.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)195.8%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)92.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benham, KY | 18.3% | 5.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% |
| Harlan County | 26.5% | 13.9% | 45.4% | 4.1% |
| Kentucky | 13.2% | 6.9% | 34.6% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Benham, KY?
- 18.3% of households in Benham, KY received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 51.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Benham compare with Kentucky?
- The households getting snap in Benham is 18.3%, compared with 13.2% for Kentucky as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates