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Who Gets Benefits in Libby, MT
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
- 19.2%
- Montana 7.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 6.2%
- Montana 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 53.3%
- Montana 34.7%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.0%
- Montana 2.4%
Libby 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)29119.2%
- Social Security income80653.3%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)936.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)604.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libby, MT | 19.2% | 6.2% | 53.3% | 4.0% |
| Lincoln County | 12.2% | 7.1% | 49.8% | 3.3% |
| Montana | 7.8% | 4.0% | 34.7% | 2.4% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Libby, MT?
- 19.2% of households in Libby, MT received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 53.3% had Social Security income.
- How does Libby compare with Montana?
- The households getting snap in Libby is 19.2%, compared with 7.8% for Montana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates