5 States With the Highest Rates of SNAP Recipients in the US

In this article, we list and discuss the 5 states with the highest rates of SNAP recipients in the US. If you would like to see our detailed discussion about the SNAP program, you can go to the 15 States With the Highest Rates of SNAP Recipients in the US instead.

5. Nevada

Percentage of Residents Receiving Food Stamps: 15.72%

Number of Residents that Participated in SNAP: 502,149

Fifth on the list, Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western region of the US, known for its casinos, festivals, lakes, and valleys. Nevada, also known as the Silver State, is home to 3.1 million individuals and is the 7th largest state by area. The median household income in the state is $72,333, while the poverty rate is 12.5%. Of these, the majority of the individuals living in poverty are under 18 years old. Moreover, the unemployment rate is 40.7%, and only 27% of the people in the state have attained higher education.