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Who Gets Benefits in Independence, MO
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
- 11.6%
- Missouri 9.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.5%
- Missouri 5.1%
- With Social Security income
- 35.2%
- Missouri 32.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.4%
- Missouri 1.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)5,95611.6%
- Social Security income18,12635.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)2,3424.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,2432.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | 11.6% | 4.5% | 35.2% | 2.4% |
| Jackson County | 10.3% | 4.6% | 28.2% | 2.8% |
| Missouri | 9.8% | 5.1% | 32.8% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Independence, MO?
- 11.6% of households in Independence, MO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 35.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Independence compare with Missouri?
- The households getting snap in Independence is 11.6%, compared with 9.8% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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