WIC Eligibility Calculator
Check WIC program eligibility by state, income, and household composition.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated September 2026 · Source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026-2027
Eligibility
Likely Eligible
Average Monthly Food Benefit
$64.89
WIC Details
| 185% FPL Threshold | $61,050.00 |
| Average Monthly Food Benefit | $64.89 |
| Fruit & Vegetable Benefit (FY2026) | $26.00 |
| Average Annual Food Benefit | $778.68 |
Use the WIC Eligibility Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How It Works
Families wondering whether they qualify for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can use this tool to weigh their state, income, and family size against the program's limits. WIC delivers food assistance, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Because the income limits reset every July 1, the calculator uses the guidelines in force from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The first step is locating your state's WIC income guidelines, which are pegged at 185% of the federal poverty level. Your reported gross household income is then measured against that state-specific threshold for your household size. When your income sits at or below 185% of the FPL for your particular family composition, you meet the income test for WIC.
Income for these purposes is generally gross income, meaning the figure before taxes and deductions are taken out. Count every member of the household when you tally your family size, and include any unborn babies as well. Income is only one piece of the picture: individual state WIC agencies often layer on residency or nutritional risk requirements, so treat this result as a first-pass assessment rather than a final determination.
Example: Pregnant mother with 2 children in Texas
- 1 Input: State = Texas, Household Size = 4 (mother + 2 children + unborn baby), Gross Monthly Income = $4,500.
- 2 Calculation: From July 1, 2026, the WIC income limit for a household of 4, which is 185% of the federal poverty level, is $61,050 a year or $5,088 a month, the same in Texas as in the other contiguous states. Your reported gross monthly income of $4,500 is compared to this limit.
- 3 Result: Based on your household size and income, you are likely income-eligible for WIC in Texas. Your income of $4,500 is below the $5,088 threshold.
- 4 Context: Being income-eligible is the first step. You would then need to contact your local Texas WIC agency to confirm residency, provide documentation, and undergo a nutritional risk assessment to finalize your enrollment in the program.
Source: USDA WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026-2027 · Last updated: September 2026
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