Mapped: The States Most Dependent on Food Stamps - Voronoi
Nov 12, 2025
Mapped: The States Most Dependent on Food Stamps
Key Takeaways
New Mexico has the highest SNAP reliance in the U.S., with over 21% of residents enrolled.
Wyoming and Utah report the lowest participation, both around 5% of their populations.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, rejecting its plan to partially fund the food stamp program for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown.
