The poorest town in Missouri has been identified differently by various reports, depending on the criteria used and the year of the data. Here are some of the towns that have been named as the poorest in Missouri:
- Van Buren: This town in southern Missouri has been identified as one of the poorest, with a median household income of approximately $22,000 and a poverty rate of 41.9%. Van Buren’s small population and limited economic opportunities contribute to its status.
- Fredericktown: In 2019, Fredericktown was reported as the poorest town in Missouri, with a median household income of $24,640 and a poverty rate of 28.9%.
- Versailles: Another town named as one of the poorest in Missouri is Versailles, with a median household income of $22,786 and a significant portion of households receiving SNAP benefits.
- Mountain View: Mountain View has also been listed as one of the poorest towns, with a median household income of $23,484 and a poverty rate of 26.5%.
These towns face challenges such as low median household incomes, high poverty rates, and limited educational attainment, which are common characteristics of economically disadvantaged areas.
SOURCES
[1] https://khmoradio.com/what-is-missouris-poorest-town-nearly-half-live-in-poverty/
[2] https://sbj.net/stories/report-whats-the-poorest-town-in-missouri,63755
[3] https://937thebull.iheart.com/content/2023-11-14-missouri-town-named-the-poorest-in-the-state/
[4] https://www.iheart.com/content/2024-01-09-missouri-county-named-the-poorest-in-the-state/
