Poverty in the U.S. — The Poorest Towns in Every State

Onawa, Iowa

Onawa, Iowa

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Median Household Income: $31,089
Poverty Rate: 25.3%
Population: 2,849
Median Home Value: $93,500

This charming little town in Iowa is the only town in the state where the poverty rate is below 25%. That means that more than 1 in 4 people in Onawa live below the national poverty line. Nearly 25% of the residents use SNAP benefits to afford groceries.

Onawa is considered to be a progressive rural community that is nestled between the Missouri River and the beautiful Loess Hills along the I-29 corridor.

Written by Camille Moore

Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. Camille's writing has been published on several websites, and she enjoys writing articles and short stories in her spare time. You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley.