Blackfoot, Idaho
Even though Blackfoot is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and the world’s largest potato chip factory, the town’s thriving potato industry has tarnished its image. As a result of the city’s heavy reliance on its agricultural industry — according to East Idaho News, Bingham County produces 20% of the state’s potatoes — job opportunities in other fields are somewhat limited in the city. Food insecurity is, ironically, the primary reason for Blackfoot’s inclusion on this list. According to a report by the financial news website 24/7 Wall St, more than three-quarters of the population lives in urban areas within one mile of a grocery store or rural areas within ten miles of one. Despite this, many locals are satisfied with the local economy and the small-town atmosphere. When compared to the rest of the country, the average household income in Blackfoot is $48,750, and the unemployment rate is lower than the state average.
Blackfoot, Idaho
Beecher, Michigan
Even though the Idaho Potato Museum and the world’s largest potato chip factory are located in Blackfoot, the town’s thriving potato industry has tarnished its image. Because of the city’s heavy reliance on agriculture — according to East Idaho News, Bingham County produces 20% of the state’s potatoes — job opportunities in other fields are limited. Ironically, food insecurity is the main reason for Blackfoot’s inclusion on this list. More than three-quarters of the population lives within one mile of a grocery store in urban areas or within ten miles of one in rural areas, according to a report by the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. Despite this, many residents are content with the local economy and small-town feel. The average household income in Blackfoot is $48,750, which is lower than the national average, and the unemployment rate is lower than the state average.
Beecher, Michigan
