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Who Gets Benefits in Bison, SD
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
- 3.2%
- South Dakota 7.9%
- Households getting SSI
- 2.1%
- South Dakota 3.7%
- With Social Security income
- 36.2%
- South Dakota 31.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 0.5%
- South Dakota 2.1%
Bison 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)63.2%
- Social Security income6836.2%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)42.1%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)10.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bison, SD | 3.2% | 2.1% | 36.2% | 0.5% |
| Perkins County | 8.2% | 5.1% | 39.7% | 2.8% |
| South Dakota | 7.9% | 3.7% | 31.0% | 2.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Bison, SD?
- 3.2% of households in Bison, SD received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 36.2% had Social Security income.
- How does Bison compare with South Dakota?
- The households getting snap in Bison is 3.2%, compared with 7.9% for South Dakota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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