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Who Gets Benefits in Lamar, 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
- 60.0%
- Nebraska 8.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 0.0%
- Nebraska 4.0%
- With Social Security income
- 40.0%
- Nebraska 29.3%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.0%
- Nebraska 2.0%
Lamar 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)360.0%
- Social Security income240.0%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)00.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)00.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar, NE | 60.0% | 0.0% | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Chase County | 4.7% | 5.6% | 38.1% | 0.5% |
| 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 Lamar, NE?
- 60.0% of households in Lamar, NE received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 40.0% had Social Security income.
- How does Lamar compare with Nebraska?
- The households getting snap in Lamar is 60.0%, compared with 8.2% for Nebraska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates