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Who Gets Benefits in Springfield, 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
- 13.4%
- Missouri 9.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.5%
- Missouri 5.1%
- With Social Security income
- 28.1%
- Missouri 32.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 1.8%
- Missouri 1.9%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)10,54213.4%
- Social Security income22,18028.1%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)4,3195.5%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,4451.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 13.4% | 5.5% | 28.1% | 1.8% |
| Greene County | 10.0% | 4.9% | 29.3% | 1.6% |
| 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 Springfield, MO?
- 13.4% of households in Springfield, MO received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 28.1% had Social Security income.
- How does Springfield compare with Missouri?
- The households getting snap in Springfield is 13.4%, compared with 9.8% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates