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Who Gets Benefits in Polson, 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
- 13.1%
- Montana 7.8%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.6%
- Montana 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 44.2%
- Montana 34.7%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.1%
- Montana 2.4%
Polson 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)31113.1%
- Social Security income1,05344.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1104.6%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)974.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polson, MT | 13.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Lake County | 10.7% | 4.7% | 43.6% | 2.7% |
| 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 Polson, MT?
- 13.1% of households in Polson, MT received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 44.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Polson compare with Montana?
- The households getting snap in Polson is 13.1%, compared with 7.8% for Montana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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