New Hampshire ranks 7th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.3%. The study is based on a total of 526,710 New Hampshirite households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
6,613 households in New Hampshire received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in New Hampshire varies by county.
There are 4 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of New Hampshire.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in New Hampshire?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Concord |
1.3% |
Concord ranks 38th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 17,142 New Hampshirite households in Concord. |
Derry |
1.2% |
Derry ranks 36th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 9,219 New Hampshirite households in Derry. |
Dover |
1.4% |
Dover ranks 41st of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 13,194 New Hampshirite households in Dover. |
Keene |
1.2% |
Keene ranks 34th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 9,391 New Hampshirite households in Keene. |
Laconia |
1.6% |
Laconia ranks 45th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 6,904 New Hampshirite households in Laconia. |
Lebanon |
0.7% |
Lebanon ranks 22nd of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 6,267 New Hampshirite households in Lebanon. |
Manchester |
1.3% |
Manchester ranks 39th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 45,799 New Hampshirite households in Manchester. |
Nashua |
1.6% |
Nashua ranks 46th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 35,374 New Hampshirite households in Nashua. |
Portsmouth |
1.2% |
Portsmouth ranks 35th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 10,157 New Hampshirite households in Portsmouth. |
Rochester |
0.7% |
Rochester ranks 24th of 63 among cities in New Hampshire based on a sample of 12,837 New Hampshirite households in Rochester. |
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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 New Hampshire in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.