New Kingman-Butler, Arizona
However, despite its proximity to the city of Kingman in Mohave County, this unincorporated community has fared considerably worse than the city to the south. It is only $34,243 in New Kingman-Butler, compared to $49,029 in Kingman, for a median household income of $34,243. Although only 7.7 percent of the population holds bachelor’s degrees, the rate in Kingman is approximately 10 percentage points higher. Not that Kingman is a paradise in and of itself. Apart from unskilled labor and the local hospital, residents claim there is little to do and few job opportunities. But there is one major attraction: the area’s relatively mild weather and mountainous terrain make for excellent hiking opportunities.
New Kingman-Butler, Arizona
Muscoy, California
Located in San Bernardino County, this small census-designated place is a competitor with the county seat for the title of the poorest city in California. There is approximately 40 percent of the population living below the poverty line, and the rate of unemployment is approximately 10 percentage points higher than the state average. The median household income in this city is $41,981, which is not bad when compared to some of the other cities on this list, but not great when compared to expensive California. Crime, according to the residents, is a constant companion. Muscoy isn’t listed in the FBI data that’s currently available, but the county of San Bernardino reported 1,500 violent crimes in 2019 — the same number as San Diego County, which has more than a million more people.
Muscoy, California