Utah ranks 5th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.2%. The study is based on a total of 938,365 Utahn households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
11,613 households in Utah received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Utah varies by county.
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Utah.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Utah?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Layton |
1.4% |
Layton ranks 111th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 23,173 Utahn households in Layton. |
Ogden |
2.2% |
Ogden ranks 145th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 30,154 Utahn households in Ogden. |
Orem |
1.4% |
Orem ranks 115th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 27,518 Utahn households in Orem. |
Provo |
1.5% |
Provo ranks 124th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 32,904 Utahn households in Provo. |
Salt Lake City |
1.2% |
Salt Lake City ranks 94th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 76,876 Utahn households in Salt Lake City. |
Sandy |
1.3% |
Sandy ranks 108th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 30,382 Utahn households in Sandy. |
South Jordan |
1.3% |
South Jordan ranks 99th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 19,350 Utahn households in South Jordan. |
St. George |
1.1% |
St. George ranks 87th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 27,803 Utahn households in St. George. |
West Jordan |
1.3% |
West Jordan ranks 105th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 32,551 Utahn households in West Jordan. |
West Valley City |
1.4% |
West Valley City ranks 114th of 164 among cities in Utah based on a sample of 37,051 Utahn households in West Valley City. |
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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 Utah in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.