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Who Gets Benefits in Sheldon, WI
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
- 18.9%
- Wisconsin 11.1%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.7%
- Wisconsin 4.2%
- With Social Security income
- 56.6%
- Wisconsin 32.6%
- With cash public assistance
- 2.8%
- Wisconsin 2.0%
Sheldon 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)2018.9%
- Social Security income6056.6%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)54.7%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)32.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon, WI | 18.9% | 4.7% | 56.6% | 2.8% |
| Rusk County | 16.2% | 7.2% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Wisconsin | 11.1% | 4.2% | 32.6% | 2.0% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Sheldon, WI?
- 18.9% of households in Sheldon, WI received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 56.6% had Social Security income.
- How does Sheldon compare with Wisconsin?
- The households getting snap in Sheldon is 18.9%, compared with 11.1% for Wisconsin as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates