Indiana ranks 8th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.3%. The study is based on a total of 2,537,189 Indianian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
33,034 households in Indiana received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Indiana varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Indiana.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Indiana?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
---|---|---|
Bloomington |
1.1% |
Bloomington ranks 167th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 30,569 Indianian households in Bloomington. |
Carmel |
1.4% |
Carmel ranks 218th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 33,158 Indianian households in Carmel. |
Evansville |
1.4% |
Evansville ranks 213th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 51,580 Indianian households in Evansville. |
Fishers |
1.2% |
Fishers ranks 190th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 31,469 Indianian households in Fishers. |
Fort Wayne |
1.4% |
Fort Wayne ranks 212th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 104,842 Indianian households in Fort Wayne. |
Gary |
1.8% |
Gary ranks 243rd of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 31,534 Indianian households in Gary. |
Hammond |
1.5% |
Hammond ranks 227th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 28,425 Indianian households in Hammond. |
Indianapolis city (balance) |
1.4% |
Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 210th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 333,316 Indianian households in Indianapolis city (balance). |
Lafayette |
0.6% |
Lafayette ranks 91st of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 31,230 Indianian households in Lafayette. |
South Bend |
1.8% |
South Bend ranks 248th of 340 among cities in Indiana based on a sample of 39,025 Indianian households in South Bend. |
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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 Indiana in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.