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Which U.S. Counties Have the Highest Poverty Rates?

March 3, 2026 Chase 0

Explore the latest data on poverty in the United States and discover which counties bear the highest poverty rates.

What Counties in the U.S. Are the Most Educated?

February 24, 2026 Chase 0

The word, “educated” means different things to people. This visual shows how educated people are in each county for different benchmarks.

Happiness in America: A Data Explorer

January 28, 2026 Chase 0

What shapes happiness in America? Explore how everyday circumstances, such as age, work, and marriage influence well-being using data.

A U.S. hex map showing the percentage of households receiving SNAP or food stamp benefits by congressional district. Dark red districts have 20% or more households receiving benefits, while yellow areas have less than 5%. Nationwide, 11.8% of households—about 15.6 million—receive SNAP assistance. High-dependency districts cluster in the rural South, parts of the Midwest, and major urban centers, while lower rates appear across much of the Midwest and Mountain West. Data come from the 2024 American Community Survey.

How Reliant Are America’s Congressional Districts on SNAP?

October 28, 2025 Chase 0

Explore how many U.S. households rely on SNAP in each congressional district and see who may be affected by the 2025 government shutdown.

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