SNAP reliance and benefits by state

SNAP reliance and benefits by state

Nearly 42 million individuals across the United States are covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to May 2025 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with a monthly benefit of around $188 per person. The use of the SNAP program and benefit amounts vary greatly by state, meaning residents in some areas will be more affected by the program’s halted payments in November, resulting from the ongoing government shutdown.

With this in mind, SmartAsset evaluated the most recent SNAP program data to determine each state population’s reliance on the program and the estimated individual and total benefits received.

Key Findings

Over 20% of the population claims SNAP benefits in New Mexico. New Mexico has the highest