[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Foodstamp Map (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 11/25/2010 6:27:11 PM EDT
Foodstamp Map
ETA: Alternate link to same data for people who believe the host site corrupts the validity of the map. link |
25-50% of my county..wtf...
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I question the accuracy of this map. I would not be surprised if it was accurate, but would also point out the population density of the darker shaded areas is pretty low. So it may be (deliberately or inadvertently) painting a picture that big cities don't have many folks on assistance. |
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I question the accuracy of this map. Interactive USDA map: Linkeroo I could see if I can download a shapefile or geodatabase...I have a single use ArcINFO license on my work laptop and could rock out a quick thematic map. 
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LMFAO!!!
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Data is as of 2007.
I imagine it is much worse. Half the children in my kids' grade school qualified for subsidized lunch this year, and this is not the barrio, this is middle class USA. The shit has hit the fan. I'm all for locally funded school lunch and breakfast subsidies. These are kids in my neighborhood. They are my neighbors. I am responsible for them. |
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Quoted: CDC Obesity Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_obese_2007.jpg CDC Diabetes Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_diabetes_2007.jpg Foodstamp Map http://www.peopleofwelfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/foodstampmap.jpg Is everyone in Mississippi a fatass? |
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CDC Obesity Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_obese_2007.jpg CDC Diabetes Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_diabetes_2007.jpg Foodstamp Map http://www.peopleofwelfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/foodstampmap.jpg Beat me to it. Funny how those unable to make life choices that put food on the table are also unable to make healthy choices. |
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I guess the south is all about freedom...and foodstamps I don't think most of those included on that map are descendants of former confederates. I cannot speak for the entire southern US, but if you look at Mississippi there is a particular region on the west side of the state that is the darkest blue (50%+). I know from living there for a decade that this particular area of the state is greater than 50% "minorities". I have a feeling this holds true for much of the rest of the south as well. I also know from living and working there that the number of those minorities (in this particular area) on assistance approaches dang near 100%. I'm not judging anyone or saying this in any sort of racist manner. Just a personal observation from living, working, and going to school right in the middle of that area. |
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Quoted: Something I wanted you guys to compare to once the thread got some hits. I don't know the nature of the relationship but from a spatial correlation standpoint it's interesting to me. CDC Obesity Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_obese_2007.jpg CDC Diabetes Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_diabetes_2007.jpg Foodstamp Map http://www.peopleofwelfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/foodstampmap.jpg LOL! |
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CDC Obesity Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_obese_2007.jpg CDC Diabetes Map http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/images/map_county_diabetes_2007.jpg Foodstamp Map http://www.peopleofwelfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/foodstampmap.jpg Is everyone in Mississippi a fatass? Yes |