Alaska Food Stamps
How does Alaska rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Alaska ranks 2nd out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.2%. The study is based on a total of 252,536 Alaskan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Alaska households received food stamps in the past year?
2,914 households in Alaska received food stamps within the last year.
Alaska Food Stamps Received Map
Alaska Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Alaska varies by county.
Applying For Alaska Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Alaska?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Alaska.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Alaska residents.
Alaska Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Alaska?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Anchorage |
1.1% |
Anchorage ranks 44th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 106,012 Alaskan households in Anchorage. |
Badger |
1.0% |
Badger ranks 41st of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 6,894 Alaskan households in Badger. |
College |
1.1% |
College ranks 45th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 5,017 Alaskan households in College. |
Fairbanks |
1.5% |
Fairbanks ranks 48th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 11,115 Alaskan households in Fairbanks. |
Juneau |
1.1% |
Juneau ranks 46th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 12,273 Alaskan households in Juneau. |
Knik-Fairview |
2.1% |
Knik-Fairview ranks 61st of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 4,964 Alaskan households in Knik-Fairview. |
Lakes |
1.6% |
Lakes ranks 50th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 2,839 Alaskan households in Lakes. |
Sitka |
0.9% |
Sitka ranks 39th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 3,545 Alaskan households in Sitka. |
Tanaina |
0.9% |
Tanaina ranks 37th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 2,762 Alaskan households in Tanaina. |
Wasilla |
0.8% |
Wasilla ranks 36th of 67 among cities in Alaska based on a sample of 2,986 Alaskan households in Wasilla. |
Research & Reports
Alaska Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Alaska? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Alaska and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Alaska Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Alaska
How are the Social Security Payments distributed throughout Alaska? We breakdown social security benefits by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least social security income per capita.
Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska 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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