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Who Gets Benefits in Iowa, LA
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
- 17.8%
- Louisiana 17.3%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.4%
- Louisiana 7.3%
- With Social Security income
- 36.1%
- Louisiana 31.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.2%
- Louisiana 1.7%
Iowa 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)22517.8%
- Social Security income45536.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)816.4%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)403.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa, LA | 17.8% | 6.4% | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Calcasieu Parish | 15.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Louisiana | 17.3% | 7.3% | 31.8% | 1.7% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Iowa, LA?
- 17.8% of households in Iowa, LA received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 36.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Iowa compare with Louisiana?
- The households getting snap in Iowa is 17.8%, compared with 17.3% for Louisiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates