The poorest town in Wisconsin is Lac du Flambeau, according to a report by 24/7 Wall St.. However, when considering cities, Whitewater is often ranked as the poorest due to its high poverty rate and low median income.
Lac du Flambeau
- Location: Northern Wisconsin
- Population: Approximately 1,800
- Median Household Income: $26,076
- Median Home Value: $77,500
- SNAP Benefits: 18.1% of households receive SNAP benefits.
Whitewater
- Population: 15,725
- Median Income: $46,135
- Poverty Rate: 32.5%, the highest in Wisconsin
- People in Poverty: 5,105.
Both Lac du Flambeau and Whitewater face significant economic challenges, but they also have unique cultural and natural attractions that contribute to their community identities.
SOURCES
- https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-11-14-wisconsin-town-named-the-poorest-in-the-state/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-ei-92m4fw
- https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-01-07-wisconsin-city-named-among-the-neediest-cities-in-the-us/
- https://www.roadsnacks.net/poorest-places-in-wisconsin/