It’s Hard to Make Money in Some of These Poorest Cities in the United States

Published on October 5, 2021
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24. Yakima, Washington

Though Yakima is at the heart of Washington’s wine industry, this city doesn’t see much of the benefits. It has a poverty rate of over double of the state, with households falling about $30,000 short of the median income here. With that, it has a high crime rate!

24. Yakima, Washington

24. Yakima, Washington

23. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Residents of the military town here have been trying to get out because of crime problems. The homicide and violent crime rate in Fayetteville doubled the nation’s average for 2019. With that, there’s a snowball effect, which contributes to poor-quality schools and fewer job opportunities.

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23. Fayetteville, North Carolina

23. Fayetteville, North Carolina