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30. Johnstown, PA
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.5% (9,945 total)
> Poverty rate: 14.5% – bottom 25% among metro areas
> Median household income: $18,319 – bottom 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 5.7% – middle 50% among metro areas
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29. Alexandria, LA
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.6% (9,872 total)
> Poverty rate: 18.4% – middle 50% among metro areas
> Median household income: $45,032 – bottom 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 3.2% – bottom 25% among metro areas
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28. Monroe, LA
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.7% (13,326 total)
> Poverty rate: 23.5% – top 25% among metro areas
> Median household income: $39,364 – bottom 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 3.9% – middle 50% among metro areas
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27. Salem, OR
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.7% (26,758 total)
> Poverty rate: 13.1% – bottom 25% among metro areas
> Median household income: $57,673 – middle 50% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: 3.8% – bottom 25% among metro areas
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26. Springfield, MA
> Households with SNAP benefits: 17.8% (48,190 total)
> Poverty rate: 14.1% – bottom 25% among metro areas
> Median household income: $48,863 – bottom 25% among metro areas
> February 2022 unemployment: N/A
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