How many farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT? State-by-state numbers
Of the 7,147 farmers markets in the USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory that we could place on a map, 970 (13.6%) list SNAP/EBT as something they accept, either at the market itself or through individual vendors. This guide breaks that down by state.
One warning before the numbers: the directory is built from what markets report about themselves. A blank entry can mean “doesn’t accept SNAP” or “never filled that field in.” Treat every figure below as what the listings say, not a verified count of what markets do today.
States with the most SNAP/EBT markets listed
| State | Markets listing SNAP/EBT | Markets in USDA listings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 106 | 606 | 17.5% |
| Minnesota | 105 | 439 | 23.9% |
| Oregon | 44 | 135 | 32.6% |
| New York | 42 | 417 | 10.1% |
| Michigan | 41 | 343 | 12.0% |
| North Carolina | 39 | 214 | 18.2% |
| Massachusetts | 35 | 221 | 15.8% |
| Illinois | 32 | 367 | 8.7% |
States where the highest share of markets list SNAP/EBT
Only states with at least 30 USDA-listed markets are included, so a handful of markets can’t skew the ranking.
| State | Share listing SNAP/EBT | Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 55.0% | 22 of 40 |
| Oregon | 32.6% | 44 of 135 |
| Ohio | 25.4% | 16 of 63 |
| Washington | 24.2% | 31 of 128 |
| New Jersey | 24.2% | 22 of 91 |
| Minnesota | 23.9% | 105 of 439 |
Why some states look so low
A few states show almost none: Wyoming lists 0 of 60 markets, and Alabama 1 of 117. It’s very unlikely that no market in those states takes SNAP. More likely the state’s markets, or the people maintaining their listings, never reported it. If you’re in a state with a low count, call the market or ask at its information booth before you go.
Most records in this dataset were last refreshed in 2023, and a market’s status can change from one season to the next.
How we counted
- Source: the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Farmers Market Directory, merged with OpenStreetMap listings. Only USDA-listed markets carry the SNAP field, so only they are counted here.
- What counts as “SNAP/EBT”: a market whose listing names SNAP among the programs it accepts, or says some or all vendors accept EBT through their own card terminals.
- What doesn’t: WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons are separate programs and aren’t counted in these totals.
If you want to find markets near you, browse by state from the state list.