Arkansas Food Stamps
How does Arkansas rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Arkansas ranks 35th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.7%. The study is based on a total of 1,147,291 Arkansan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Arkansas households received food stamps in the past year?
18,960 households in Arkansas received food stamps within the last year.
Arkansas Food Stamps Received Map
Arkansas Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Arkansas varies by county.
Applying For Arkansas Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Arkansas?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Arkansas.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Arkansas residents.
Arkansas Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Arkansas?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Bentonville |
1.3% |
Bentonville ranks 101st of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 15,936 Arkansan households in Bentonville. |
Conway |
1.7% |
Conway ranks 127th of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 23,835 Arkansan households in Conway. |
Fayetteville |
1.1% |
Fayetteville ranks 85th of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 33,683 Arkansan households in Fayetteville. |
Fort Smith |
3.1% |
Fort Smith ranks 173rd of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 35,278 Arkansan households in Fort Smith. |
Jonesboro |
1.4% |
Jonesboro ranks 111th of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 28,390 Arkansan households in Jonesboro. |
Little Rock |
1.4% |
Little Rock ranks 109th of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 80,287 Arkansan households in Little Rock. |
North Little Rock |
1.9% |
North Little Rock ranks 136th of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 26,113 Arkansan households in North Little Rock. |
Pine Bluff |
2.3% |
Pine Bluff ranks 155th of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 17,071 Arkansan households in Pine Bluff. |
Rogers |
1.1% |
Rogers ranks 82nd of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 22,726 Arkansan households in Rogers. |
Springdale |
0.7% |
Springdale ranks 42nd of 207 among cities in Arkansas based on a sample of 25,919 Arkansan households in Springdale. |
Research & Reports
Arkansas Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Arkansas? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Arkansas and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Arkansas Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Arkansas
How are the Social Security Payments distributed throughout Arkansas? We breakdown social security benefits by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least social security income per capita.
Arkansas Social Security
Food Stamps in America
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Arkansas Poverty Line
| Household Size | Poverty Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,140 |
| 2 | $16,460 |
| 3 | $20,780 |
| 4 | $25,100 |
| 5 | $29,420 |
| 6 | $33,740 |
| Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Arkansas in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.
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