Arizona ranks 41st out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.7%. The study is based on a total of 2,482,311 Arizonan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
42,698 households in Arizona received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Arizona varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Arizona.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Arizona?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
---|---|---|
Chandler |
1.9% |
Chandler ranks 143rd of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 87,286 Arizonan households in Chandler. |
Gilbert |
1.4% |
Gilbert ranks 109th of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 74,216 Arizonan households in Gilbert. |
Glendale |
1.5% |
Glendale ranks 116th of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 81,426 Arizonan households in Glendale. |
Mesa |
2.3% |
Mesa ranks 163rd of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 174,668 Arizonan households in Mesa. |
Peoria |
1.9% |
Peoria ranks 135th of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 57,397 Arizonan households in Peoria. |
Phoenix |
1.8% |
Phoenix ranks 133rd of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 544,022 Arizonan households in Phoenix. |
Scottsdale |
1.4% |
Scottsdale ranks 113th of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 107,697 Arizonan households in Scottsdale. |
Surprise |
1.5% |
Surprise ranks 119th of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 47,378 Arizonan households in Surprise. |
Tempe |
2.0% |
Tempe ranks 152nd of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 68,795 Arizonan households in Tempe. |
Tucson |
1.4% |
Tucson ranks 112th of 207 among cities in Arizona based on a sample of 209,906 Arizonan households in Tucson. |
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See Food Stamp StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
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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 Arizona in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.