Here Are The 10 Poorest Counties In Kansas

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Is it just us or does it seem like the world around us only focuses on money? Oh, it isn't just us, you say? Good ... we guess. Anyway, we like to believe that there is more to life than just money and that it doesn't necessarily matter how much of it you have. Case in point: the 10 poorest counties in Kansas, which might be slightly below others when it comes to finances. However, the poorest places in Kansas make up for those shortcomings with personality, spirit, and pride. *All statistics are via the 2010 U.S. Census American Community Survey.*

1. Woodson County (Population: 3,309)

Cities include: Toronto, Neosho Falls and Yates (pictured) // Median Household Income: $30,385 // Per Capita Income: $23,986

2. Cheyenne County (Population: 2,783)

Cities include: Bird City and St. Francis (pictured) // Median Household Income: $31,186 // Per Capita Income: $19,460

3. Norton County (Population: 5,692)

Cities include: Almena, Edmond and Norton (pictured) // Median Household Income: $32,016 // Per Capita Income: $19,080

4. Elk County (Population: 2,930)

Cities include: Elk Falls, Moline and Howard (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,455 // Per Capita Income: $20,958

5. Osbourne County (Population: 3,906)

Cities include: Alton, Natoma and Osborne (pictured) // Median Household Income: $34,797 // Per Capita Income: $22,536

6. Comanche County (Population: 1,865)

Cities include: Wilmore, Protection and Coldwater (pictured) // Median Household Income: $34,808 // Per Capita Income: $22,974

7. Crawford County (Population: 38,985)

Cities include: Pittsburg, Mulberry and Girard (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,286 // Per Capita Income: $19,753

8. Decatur County (Population: 3,015)

Cities include: Clayton, Jennings and Oberlin (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,383 // Per Capita Income: $21,966

9. Cloud County (Population: 9,538)

Cities include: Glasco, Jamestown and Concordia (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,838 // Per Capita Income: $18,690

10. Chautauqua County (Population: 3,736)

Cities include: Chautauqua, Peru and Sedan (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,848 // Per Capita Income: $21,613

So, what do you think? Did you know these were the poorest counties in Kansas? Did any of the counties on the list surprise you? Prior to reading this, have you ever wondered, "What is the poorest county in Kansas?" Tell us!

Now that we have examined Kansas poverty rates by county, let’s switch gears and take a look at the richest cities in Kansas.