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Who Gets Benefits in Johnson County, 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
- 6.4%
- Missouri 9.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.1%
- Missouri 5.1%
- With Social Security income
- 26.5%
- Missouri 32.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.0%
- Missouri 1.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)1,3446.4%
- Social Security income5,59626.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)8704.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)2041.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, MO | 6.4% | 4.1% | 26.5% | 1.0% |
| Missouri | 9.8% | 5.1% | 32.8% | 1.9% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Johnson County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | 7.6% | 4.5% | 24.1% | 0.8% |
| Whiteman AFB | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Knob Noster | 5.7% | 4.1% | 17.7% | 2.4% |
| Holden | 7.4% | 3.8% | 38.4% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Johnson County, MO?
- 6.4% of households in Johnson County, MO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 26.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Johnson County compare with Missouri?
- The households getting snap in Johnson County is 6.4%, compared with 9.8% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates