Counties with the highest rate of food insecure children in Montana
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September 13, 2022
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Counties with the highest rate of food insecure children in Montana
Food insecurity is a widespread problem in the United States, with people experiencing food insecurity in every single county in the nation. The nonprofit Feeding America describes food insecurity as "a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life."
Food insecurity hits children particularly hard. The USDA estimates that more than 5.5 million children lived in food-insecure households in 2021. Not having consistent access to enough food can affect cognitive abilities, overall health, moods, and attention spans—not to mention the psychological effects of living with scarcity.
Stacker compiled a list of counties in Montana with the highest rate of food insecure children using data from Feeding America. Counties are ranked by highest percent of children with food insecurity as of 2020. Montana has a child food insecurity rate of 13.6%, which ranks #28 highest among all states.
States with the highest rate of food insecure children
#1. Louisiana: 21.5%
#2. New Mexico: 20.5%
#3. Mississippi: 20.4%
#4. Alabama: 19.8%
#5. Arkansas: 19.7%
States with the lowest rate of food insecure children
#1. North Dakota: 8.1%
#2. Massachusetts: 8.8%
#3. New Jersey: 9.0%
#4. Minnesota: 9.3%
#5. New Hampshire: 9.5%
Read on to see where food insecurity is most prevalent in Montana.
#56. McCone County
- Child food insecurity rate: 7.9% (30 total)
--- 8.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 4.5% (80 total)
--- 7.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $45,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
--- 8.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 4.5% (80 total)
--- 7.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $45,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
#55. Gallatin County
- Child food insecurity rate: 9.7% (2,140 total)
--- 6.4% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.8% (7,590 total)
--- 5.0% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $4,382,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
--- 6.4% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.8% (7,590 total)
--- 5.0% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $4,382,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
#54. Fallon County
- Child food insecurity rate: 10.2% (80 total)
--- 5.9% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.5% (250 total)
--- 3.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $135,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
--- 5.9% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.5% (250 total)
--- 3.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $135,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
#53. Sweet Grass County
- Child food insecurity rate: 10.3% (80 total)
--- 5.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 5.9% (220 total)
--- 5.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $127,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
--- 5.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 5.9% (220 total)
--- 5.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $127,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
#52. Stillwater County
- Child food insecurity rate: 10.7% (220 total)
--- 5.4% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.0% (580 total)
--- 5.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $295,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 5.4% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.0% (580 total)
--- 5.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $295,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#51. Powder River County
- Child food insecurity rate: 11.0% (30 total)
--- 5.1% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.4% (140 total)
--- 3.4% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $76,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
--- 5.1% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.4% (140 total)
--- 3.4% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $76,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
#50. Jefferson County
- Child food insecurity rate: 11.1% (280 total)
--- 5.0% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.3% (760 total)
--- 5.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $419,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
--- 5.0% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.3% (760 total)
--- 5.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $419,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
#49. Petroleum County
- Child food insecurity rate: 11.2% (10 total)
--- 4.9% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.3% (30 total)
--- 4.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $15,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 4.9% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.3% (30 total)
--- 4.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $15,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#48. Richland County
- Child food insecurity rate: 11.3% (320 total)
--- 4.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.0% (880 total)
--- 3.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $490,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
--- 4.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.0% (880 total)
--- 3.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $490,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
#47. Lewis and Clark County
- Child food insecurity rate: 11.6% (1,720 total)
--- 4.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.6% (5,200 total)
--- 4.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $2,535,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.03
--- 4.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.6% (5,200 total)
--- 4.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $2,535,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.03
#46. Daniels County
- Child food insecurity rate: 11.7% (40 total)
--- 4.4% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.3% (110 total)
--- 5.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $61,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
--- 4.4% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 6.3% (110 total)
--- 5.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $61,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
#45. Madison County
- Child food insecurity rate: 12.6% (170 total)
--- 3.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.2% (610 total)
--- 4.6% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $352,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
--- 3.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.2% (610 total)
--- 4.6% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $352,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
#44. Sheridan County
- Child food insecurity rate: 12.9% (90 total)
--- 3.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.3% (280 total)
--- 3.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $156,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
--- 3.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.3% (280 total)
--- 3.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $156,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
#43. Yellowstone County
- Child food insecurity rate: 12.9% (4,840 total)
--- 3.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.7% (12,290 total)
--- 4.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $6,250,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 3.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.7% (12,290 total)
--- 4.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $6,250,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#42. Broadwater County
- Child food insecurity rate: 13.3% (150 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.9% (480 total)
--- 3.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $234,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.03
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.9% (480 total)
--- 3.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $234,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.03
#41. Phillips County
- Child food insecurity rate: 13.5% (130 total)
--- 2.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.7% (350 total)
--- 3.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $175,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 2.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.7% (350 total)
--- 3.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $175,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#40. Missoula County
- Child food insecurity rate: 13.8% (3,070 total)
--- 2.3% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.5% (11,330 total)
--- 2.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $6,180,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.39
--- 2.3% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.5% (11,330 total)
--- 2.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $6,180,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.39
#39. Chouteau County
- Child food insecurity rate: 13.9% (180 total)
--- 2.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.0% (520 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $260,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 2.2% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.0% (520 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $260,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#38. Custer County
- Child food insecurity rate: 14.4% (350 total)
--- 1.7% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.9% (1,150 total)
--- 1.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $631,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.41
--- 1.7% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.9% (1,150 total)
--- 1.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $631,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.41
#37. Park County
- Child food insecurity rate: 14.4% (410 total)
--- 1.7% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.2% (1,520 total)
--- 2.6% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $877,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
--- 1.7% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.2% (1,520 total)
--- 2.6% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $877,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.59
#36. Beaverhead County
- Child food insecurity rate: 14.5% (240 total)
--- 1.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (920 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $508,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
--- 1.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (920 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $508,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
#35. Garfield County
- Child food insecurity rate: 14.6% (30 total)
--- 1.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 5.4% (60 total)
--- 6.4% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $31,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 1.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 5.4% (60 total)
--- 6.4% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $31,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#34. Carter County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.0% (40 total)
--- 1.1% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.9% (120 total)
--- 2.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $65,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.37
--- 1.1% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 8.9% (120 total)
--- 2.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $65,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.37
#33. Dawson County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.3% (280 total)
--- 0.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (860 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $466,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
--- 0.8% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (860 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $466,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
#32. Carbon County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.5% (290 total)
--- 0.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.0% (960 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $488,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 0.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.0% (960 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $488,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#31. Granite County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.5% (90 total)
--- 0.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.3% (340 total)
--- 1.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $230,000
--- Cost per meal: $4.19
--- 0.6% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.3% (340 total)
--- 1.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $230,000
--- Cost per meal: $4.19
#30. Flathead County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.6% (3,470 total)
--- 0.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.0% (9,170 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $4,948,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
--- 0.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.0% (9,170 total)
--- 2.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $4,948,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
#29. Prairie County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.6% (40 total)
--- 0.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.7% (120 total)
--- 1.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $65,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
--- 0.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.7% (120 total)
--- 1.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $65,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
#28. Teton County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.6% (230 total)
--- 0.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.3% (570 total)
--- 2.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $285,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 0.5% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.3% (570 total)
--- 2.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $285,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#27. Meagher County
- Child food insecurity rate: 15.8% (50 total)
--- 0.3% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.1% (160 total)
--- 2.7% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $78,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.03
--- 0.3% lower than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.1% (160 total)
--- 2.7% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $78,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.03
#26. Toole County
- Child food insecurity rate: 16.2% (150 total)
--- 0.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (460 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $230,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 0.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (460 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $230,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#25. Valley County
- Child food insecurity rate: 16.5% (280 total)
--- 0.4% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.6% (710 total)
--- 2.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $395,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
--- 0.4% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.6% (710 total)
--- 2.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $395,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
#24. Fergus County
- Child food insecurity rate: 16.6% (390 total)
--- 0.5% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.5% (1,170 total)
--- 1.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $585,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 0.5% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.5% (1,170 total)
--- 1.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $585,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#23. Cascade County
- Child food insecurity rate: 16.7% (3,070 total)
--- 0.6% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.0% (8,130 total)
--- 1.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $4,062,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 0.6% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.0% (8,130 total)
--- 1.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $4,062,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#22. Wibaux County
- Child food insecurity rate: 16.8% (40 total)
--- 0.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.7% (80 total)
--- 4.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $43,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
--- 0.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 7.7% (80 total)
--- 4.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $43,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.36
#21. Hill County
- Child food insecurity rate: 17.0% (770 total)
--- 0.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.7% (1,750 total)
--- 1.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $874,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 0.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.7% (1,750 total)
--- 1.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $874,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#20. Judith Basin County
- Child food insecurity rate: 17.0% (70 total)
--- 0.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.5% (210 total)
--- 1.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $105,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 0.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.5% (210 total)
--- 1.3% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $105,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#19. Rosebud County
- Child food insecurity rate: 17.2% (430 total)
--- 1.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.7% (1,060 total)
--- 0.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $582,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.41
--- 1.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.7% (1,060 total)
--- 0.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $582,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.41
#18. Powell County
- Child food insecurity rate: 17.6% (160 total)
--- 1.5% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.9% (750 total)
--- 0.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $414,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
--- 1.5% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.9% (750 total)
--- 0.9% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $414,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
#17. Ravalli County
- Child food insecurity rate: 17.7% (1,470 total)
--- 1.6% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.0% (4,340 total)
--- 1.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $2,930,000
--- Cost per meal: $4.19
--- 1.6% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.0% (4,340 total)
--- 1.8% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $2,930,000
--- Cost per meal: $4.19
#16. Liberty County
- Child food insecurity rate: 17.9% (100 total)
--- 1.8% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 12.9% (320 total)
--- 1.1% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $160,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 1.8% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 12.9% (320 total)
--- 1.1% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $160,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#15. Golden Valley County
- Child food insecurity rate: 18.0% (30 total)
--- 1.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.3% (80 total)
--- 1.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $41,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 1.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.3% (80 total)
--- 1.5% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $41,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#14. Musselshell County
- Child food insecurity rate: 18.2% (160 total)
--- 2.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (450 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $229,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 2.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 9.7% (450 total)
--- 2.1% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $229,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#13. Treasure County
- Child food insecurity rate: 18.2% (10 total)
--- 2.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.1% (60 total)
--- 1.7% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $31,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 2.1% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 10.1% (60 total)
--- 1.7% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $31,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#12. Silver Bow County
- Child food insecurity rate: 18.6% (1,320 total)
--- 2.5% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.6% (4,050 total)
--- 0.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $2,235,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
--- 2.5% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.6% (4,050 total)
--- 0.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $2,235,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
#11. Pondera County
- Child food insecurity rate: 19.4% (280 total)
--- 3.3% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.4% (670 total)
--- 0.4% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $335,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 3.3% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.4% (670 total)
--- 0.4% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $335,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#10. Lake County
- Child food insecurity rate: 19.8% (1,410 total)
--- 3.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.6% (3,540 total)
--- 0.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $1,886,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.31
--- 3.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 11.6% (3,540 total)
--- 0.2% lower than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $1,886,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.31
#9. Wheatland County
- Child food insecurity rate: 20.1% (90 total)
--- 4.0% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 12.6% (270 total)
--- 0.8% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $137,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 4.0% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 12.6% (270 total)
--- 0.8% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $137,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#8. Big Horn County
- Child food insecurity rate: 21.0% (940 total)
--- 4.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.8% (1,960 total)
--- 3.0% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $997,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
--- 4.9% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.8% (1,960 total)
--- 3.0% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $997,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.16
#7. Sanders County
- Child food insecurity rate: 21.4% (440 total)
--- 5.3% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 12.9% (1,520 total)
--- 1.1% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $810,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.31
--- 5.3% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 12.9% (1,520 total)
--- 1.1% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $810,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.31
#6. Roosevelt County
- Child food insecurity rate: 22.1% (820 total)
--- 6.0% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 15.4% (1,710 total)
--- 3.6% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $951,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
--- 6.0% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 15.4% (1,710 total)
--- 3.6% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $951,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.46
#5. Deer Lodge County
- Child food insecurity rate: 24.5% (310 total)
--- 8.4% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.9% (1,360 total)
--- 3.1% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $750,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
--- 8.4% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.9% (1,360 total)
--- 3.1% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $750,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.43
#4. Glacier County
- Child food insecurity rate: 24.7% (1,050 total)
--- 8.6% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 17.2% (2,360 total)
--- 5.4% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $1,273,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
--- 8.6% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 17.2% (2,360 total)
--- 5.4% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $1,273,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
#3. Blaine County
- Child food insecurity rate: 25.8% (520 total)
--- 9.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 17.1% (1,140 total)
--- 5.3% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $570,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
--- 9.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 17.1% (1,140 total)
--- 5.3% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $570,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.10
#2. Mineral County
- Child food insecurity rate: 25.8% (210 total)
--- 9.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.3% (620 total)
--- 2.5% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $330,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.31
--- 9.7% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.3% (620 total)
--- 2.5% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $330,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.31
#1. Lincoln County
- Child food insecurity rate: 27.1% (990 total)
--- 11.0% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.5% (2,870 total)
--- 2.7% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $1,548,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
--- 11.0% higher than national average
- Food insecurity rate: 14.5% (2,870 total)
--- 2.7% higher than national average
- Annual food budget shortfall: $1,548,000
--- Cost per meal: $3.35
