Special Report
18 States Where Americans Make the Least Money
October 17, 2022 12:02 pm
Source: raksybH / Getty Images
8. Oklahoma
> Median household income: $55,826
> Median home value: $168,500 (4th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.9% (8th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 13.8% (14th highest)
> Population: 3,986,639 (23rd lowest)
Source: Mario Tama / Getty Images
7. Kentucky
> Median household income: $55,573
> Median home value: $173,300 (6th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.0% (5th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 14.2% (8th highest)
> Population: 4,509,394 (25th lowest)
24/7 Wall St.
Source: amygdala_imagery / iStock via Getty Images
6. New Mexico
> Median household income: $53,992
> Median home value: $214,000 (16th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.1% (11th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 20.7% (the highest)
> Population: 2,115,877 (15th lowest)
Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images News via Getty Images
5. Alabama
> Median household income: $53,913
> Median home value: $172,800 (5th lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.4% (6th lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 14.1% (11th highest)
> Population: 5,039,877 (24th highest)
Source: dlewis33 / Getty Images
4. Arkansas
> Median household income: $52,528
> Median home value: $162,300 (3rd lowest)
> Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.3% (3rd lowest)
> Households receiving SNAP benefits: 10.9% (19th lowest)
> Population: 3,025,891 (18th lowest)
Sponsored: Find a Qualified Financial Advisor
Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.
Editors' Picks
