Wyoming ranks 15th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 1.4%. The study is based on a total of 230,237 Wyomingite households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
3,239 households in Wyoming received food stamps within the last year.
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Wyoming varies by county.
There are 7 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Wyoming.
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How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Wyoming?
City | Food Stamps | Details |
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Casper |
0.8% |
Casper ranks 32nd of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 24,178 Wyomingite households in Casper. |
Cheyenne |
2.1% |
Cheyenne ranks 48th of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 26,243 Wyomingite households in Cheyenne. |
Evanston |
0.3% |
Evanston ranks 24th of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 4,628 Wyomingite households in Evanston. |
Gillette |
1.6% |
Gillette ranks 43rd of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 11,407 Wyomingite households in Gillette. |
Green River |
0.8% |
Green River ranks 30th of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 4,430 Wyomingite households in Green River. |
Jackson |
0.5% |
Jackson ranks 25th of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 3,799 Wyomingite households in Jackson. |
Laramie |
0.8% |
Laramie ranks 34th of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 13,468 Wyomingite households in Laramie. |
Riverton |
1.3% |
Riverton ranks 38th of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 4,414 Wyomingite households in Riverton. |
Rock Springs |
1.6% |
Rock Springs ranks 42nd of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 8,747 Wyomingite households in Rock Springs. |
Sheridan |
1.5% |
Sheridan ranks 41st of 59 among cities in Wyoming based on a sample of 7,897 Wyomingite households in Sheridan. |
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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 Wyoming in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.