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Who Gets Benefits in Opal, WY
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
- 13.3%
- Wyoming 5.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 23.3%
- Wyoming 3.5%
- With Social Security income
- 66.7%
- Wyoming 32.9%
- With cash public assistance
- 13.3%
- Wyoming 1.5%
Opal 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)413.3%
- Social Security income2066.7%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)723.3%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)413.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal, WY | 13.3% | 23.3% | 66.7% | 13.3% |
| Lincoln County | 4.4% | 1.9% | 34.4% | 1.1% |
| Wyoming | 5.2% | 3.5% | 32.9% | 1.5% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Opal, WY?
- 13.3% of households in Opal, WY received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 66.7% had Social Security income.
- How does Opal compare with Wyoming?
- The households getting snap in Opal is 13.3%, compared with 5.2% for Wyoming as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates