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35. Valdosta, GA
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.3% (9,443 total)
> Poverty rate: 23.1% – top 25% among metro areas
> Median household income: $45,558 – bottom 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 2.7% – bottom 25% among metro areas

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34. Yuma, AZ
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.3% (12,900 total)
> Poverty rate: 18.2% – middle 50% among metro areas
> Median household income: $54,286 – middle 50% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment:13.8% – top 25% among metro areas
33. Lewiston-Auburn, ME
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.3% (7,947 total)
> Poverty rate: 11.3% – bottom 25% among metro areas
> Median household income: $56,408 – middle 50% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: N/A

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32. Erie, PA
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.5% (19,334 total)
> Poverty rate: 15.5% – middle 50% among metro areas
> Median household income: $78,969 – top 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 5.7% – middle 50% among metro areas
31. Springfield, OH
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.5% (9,579 total)
> Poverty rate: 15.3% – middle 50% among metro areas
> Median household income: $74,332 – top 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 4.3% – middle 50% among metro areas
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