Oregon ranks 25th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.5%. The study is based on a total of 1,571,631 Oregonian households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
24,127 households in Oregon received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Oregon varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Oregon.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Oregon?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
---|---|---|
Beaverton |
1.1% |
Beaverton ranks 80th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 38,855 Oregonian households in Beaverton. |
Bend |
1.6% |
Bend ranks 127th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 35,311 Oregonian households in Bend. |
Corvallis |
1.1% |
Corvallis ranks 85th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 22,379 Oregonian households in Corvallis. |
Eugene |
1.9% |
Eugene ranks 151st of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 67,335 Oregonian households in Eugene. |
Gresham |
1.7% |
Gresham ranks 138th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 39,281 Oregonian households in Gresham. |
Hillsboro |
1.2% |
Hillsboro ranks 87th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 37,424 Oregonian households in Hillsboro. |
Medford |
1.4% |
Medford ranks 108th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 30,805 Oregonian households in Medford. |
Portland |
1.3% |
Portland ranks 101st of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 260,949 Oregonian households in Portland. |
Salem |
1.6% |
Salem ranks 125th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 58,632 Oregonian households in Salem. |
Springfield |
1.8% |
Springfield ranks 140th of 210 among cities in Oregon based on a sample of 24,118 Oregonian households in Springfield. |
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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 Oregon in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.