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Who Gets Benefits in Howells, NE
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
- 3.4%
- Nebraska 8.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.1%
- Nebraska 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 33.5%
- Nebraska 29.3%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.4%
- Nebraska 2.0%
Howells 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)83.4%
- Social Security income7833.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)52.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)83.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howells, NE | 3.4% | 2.1% | 33.5% | 3.4% |
| Colfax County | 8.9% | 1.8% | 28.6% | 0.2% |
| Nebraska | 8.2% | 4.0% | 29.3% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Howells, NE?
- 3.4% of households in Howells, NE received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 33.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Howells compare with Nebraska?
- The households getting snap in Howells is 3.4%, compared with 8.2% for Nebraska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates