SNAP Statistics by State: 5 States That Pay The Most in Food Stamps

4. Oklahoma

Percentage of residents receiving food stamps: 17.2%

Number of Residents that participated in SNAP: 650,600

Oklahoma, encompassing ancient mountain ranges, prairies, mesas, and eastern forests, primarily occupies the Great Plains, Cross Timbers, and U.S. Interior Highlands regions, all of which are susceptible to extreme weather conditions. The state serves as a significant producer of natural gas, oil, and agricultural goods, and its economy thrives on aviation, energy, telecommunications, and biotechnology sectors. Partially situated in the westernmost area of the Upland South, Oklahoma ranks as the 20th-largest state in terms of land area and the 28th-most populous state among the 50 states in the U.S. The state’s poverty rate stood at 15.6% in 2021, which is slightly about the national average. However, the poorest city in Oklahoma, Hugo, struggles with a poverty rate of 42.8% and a median income of $25,212.