New Kingman-Butler, Arizona
Despite its proximity to the Mohave County city of Kingman, however, this unincorporated community has fared much worse than the city to the south. The median household income in New Kingman-Butler is $34,243, compared to $49,029 in Kingman, for a total of $34,243. Even though only 7.7% of the population has a bachelor’s degree, the rate in Kingman is roughly 10% higher. Kingman isn’t exactly a paradise in and of itself. Residents claim there is little to do and few job opportunities aside from unskilled labor and the local hospital. There is, however, one major draw: the area’s mild climate and mountainous terrain provide excellent hiking opportunities.
New Kingman-Butler, Arizona
Muscoy, California
This small census-designated place in San Bernardino County competes with the county seat for the title of the poorest city in California. Around 40% of the population lives in poverty, and the unemployment rate is about ten percentage points higher than the state average. This city’s median household income is $41,981, which is not bad when compared to some of the other cities on this list, but not great when compared to California’s high cost of living. According to the locals, crime is a constant companion. Muscoy isn’t listed in the FBI data that’s currently available, but San Bernardino County reported 1,500 violent crimes in 2019 — the same as San Diego County, which has over a million more residents.
Muscoy, California
