The Absolute Poorest Cities in Every State, Listed

Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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Median Household Income: $30,971

Poverty Rate: 22.5%

Population: 2,502

Median Home Value: $148,200

This teeny town in Idaho with just over 2,500 residents is mostly home to forestry and lumber production, so it’s no surprise that the median income is so low. It’s interesting to note the poverty rate of Bonners Ferry is just slightly higher than the state average of 14.5%.