These Are America’s Poorest States, Ranked
#6: Alabama
Median income per household: $50, 536
Rate of poverty: 15.5%
With the hope ignited by new steel and coal projects in Alabama, despite past downsides, experts suggest saving 3-6 months’ expenses in a high-yield account. Alabama’s average unemployment was 6.1%, but wages, poverty, and inequality issues remain dire.
Alabama faces challenges in education, hindering future prospects. Ranked lowest by US News for student achievement and school funding, the state struggles, exacerbating the difficulty of overcoming economic and social hurdles.
