These Are America’s Poorest States, Ranked
#17: Ohio
Median income per household: $56, 602
Rate of poverty: 13.1%
Once a manufacturing titan, Ohio has shifted towards a service-driven economy, despite this, cities like Youngstown and Dayton face challenges adapting, leading to job losses, population declines, and increased crime rates.
A Reddit user, joegee66, laments Ohio’s decline, highlighting closed factories and the predominance of temporary jobs, particularly in cities like Youngstown and Akron, painting a picture of widespread economic hardships.
