Rawlins, Wyoming
The demand for fossil fuels is dwindling, and many people believe Wyoming’s ability to rely on its reserves is coming to an end. This town in Carbon County is feeling the effects of the recession, which has earned it a spot on the 24/7 Wall St. list. The financial figures for Rawlins are similar to those for the rest of the state. The median household income in Wyoming is $64,336, which is slightly higher than the state’s overall median household income. Wyoming is the nation’s leading coal producer, but the Powder River Basin in the state’s northernmost region produces the majority of the state’s coal. Even though billions of tons of coal are buried deep beneath the earth’s surface in southern Wyoming, mining companies have determined that it is too expensive to mine at this time. Apart from the industrial problems, some residents find the small town charming, while others lament the lack of recreational opportunities.
Rawlins, Wyoming
Barre, Vermont
It’s worth noting that while this Vermont city — not to be confused with nearby Barre Town — is well-known for its granite quarries, it’s also gaining a reputation for its drug problem. The state’s attorney for Washington County stated at a public forum in 2018 that the city is experiencing a “drug epidemic,” and that crack cocaine and other illegal drugs are just as prevalent as opiates. According to the FBI, there were 64 violent crimes and 203 property crimes in Barre in 2019, both of which are high numbers given the town’s population of 8,500 people. With a median household income of just over $38,000, more than a quarter of the population in Barre is estimated to be poor.
Barre, Vermont
