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Who Gets Benefits in Wolfe County, 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
- 36.5%
- Kentucky 13.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 29.1%
- Kentucky 6.9%
- With Social Security income
- 41.6%
- Kentucky 34.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 5.9%
- Kentucky 1.9%
Wolfe County 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)97636.5%
- Social Security income1,11141.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)77729.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1585.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe County, KY | 36.5% | 29.1% | 41.6% | 5.9% |
| 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 Wolfe County, KY?
- 36.5% of households in Wolfe County, KY received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 41.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Wolfe County compare with Kentucky?
- The households getting snap in Wolfe County is 36.5%, compared with 13.2% for Kentucky as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates