Nebraska Food Stamps
How does Nebraska rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Nebraska ranks 10th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.3%. The study is based on a total of 748,405 Nebraskan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Nebraska households received food stamps in the past year?
10,025 households in Nebraska received food stamps within the last year.
Nebraska Food Stamps Received Map
Nebraska Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Nebraska varies by county.
Applying For Nebraska Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Nebraska?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Nebraska.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Nebraska residents.
Nebraska Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Nebraska?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Bellevue |
0.9% |
Bellevue ranks 43rd of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 20,260 Nebraskan households in Bellevue. |
Columbus |
1.2% |
Columbus ranks 59th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 9,215 Nebraskan households in Columbus. |
Fremont |
1.0% |
Fremont ranks 53rd of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 10,644 Nebraskan households in Fremont. |
Grand Island |
1.5% |
Grand Island ranks 75th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 19,048 Nebraskan households in Grand Island. |
Hastings |
1.9% |
Hastings ranks 95th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 10,136 Nebraskan households in Hastings. |
Kearney |
0.8% |
Kearney ranks 36th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 12,970 Nebraskan households in Kearney. |
Lincoln |
1.2% |
Lincoln ranks 60th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 110,521 Nebraskan households in Lincoln. |
Norfolk |
0.8% |
Norfolk ranks 38th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 10,123 Nebraskan households in Norfolk. |
North Platte |
2.4% |
North Platte ranks 100th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 10,484 Nebraskan households in North Platte. |
Omaha |
1.3% |
Omaha ranks 64th of 123 among cities in Nebraska based on a sample of 182,257 Nebraskan households in Omaha. |
Research & Reports
Nebraska Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Nebraska? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Nebraska and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Nebraska Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Nebraska
How are the Social Security Payments distributed throughout Nebraska? We breakdown social security benefits by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least social security income per capita.
Nebraska Social Security
Food Stamps in America
Which areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in your state? We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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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