Nevada ranks 11th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.4%. The study is based on a total of 1,052,249 Nevadan households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
14,344 households in Nevada received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Nevada varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Nevada.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Nevada?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Carson City |
0.9% |
Carson City ranks 23rd of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 22,158 Nevadan households in Carson City. |
Enterprise |
1.3% |
Enterprise ranks 35th of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 52,366 Nevadan households in Enterprise. |
Henderson |
1.5% |
Henderson ranks 39th of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 110,569 Nevadan households in Henderson. |
Las Vegas |
1.2% |
Las Vegas ranks 31st of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 221,584 Nevadan households in Las Vegas. |
North Las Vegas |
1.3% |
North Las Vegas ranks 34th of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 70,121 Nevadan households in North Las Vegas. |
Paradise |
1.1% |
Paradise ranks 30th of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 88,842 Nevadan households in Paradise. |
Reno |
1.9% |
Reno ranks 53rd of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 96,411 Nevadan households in Reno. |
Sparks |
1.8% |
Sparks ranks 48th of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 37,030 Nevadan households in Sparks. |
Spring Valley |
1.2% |
Spring Valley ranks 33rd of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 73,342 Nevadan households in Spring Valley. |
Sunrise Manor |
1.8% |
Sunrise Manor ranks 49th of 65 among cities in Nevada based on a sample of 62,103 Nevadan households in Sunrise Manor. |
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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 Nevada in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.