Uncovering North Dakota’s Poorest Town In The Entire State

Just about everybody has been feeling the effects of inflation over the last several years.

Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is cheap anymore.  Gas, groceries, utilities, medical bills, medication, clothes, entertainment, and just about everything else under the sun cost more than they ever have before.

Americans are feeling the pinch more and more.  We want relief, and we need it sooner rather than later.

An article caught my eye recently from Wall Street 24/7 on the poorest towns in each state for 2025.

Their data was based on small towns ranging from 1,000 to 25,000 people and ranked them by median household income.

Before we get to the poorest town in North Dakota, let's run down the dubious honor given to the towns in our surrounding states.

Montana's poorest city is Plains. 

Plains has a population of 1,181, a household median income of only $25,313, and a poverty rate of 20%.

South Dakota's poorest city is Porcupine.

Porcupine has a population of 1,021, a household median income of only $18,750, and a poverty rate of a stunning 91%.

Minnesota's poorest city is Aitken.

Aitken has a population of 2,153, a household median income $37,177, and a poverty rate of 20.5%.

Now, let's take a look at the Peace Garden State.

North Dakota's poorest city is Fort Totten.

Fort Totten is south of Devils Lake and has a population of 1,042.  The household median income is $30,234, and the poverty rate is much less than desired at 41.7%.

As we close out another year, hopefully, better things are yet to come for North Dakotans and the rest of America in 2026. It's been a tough stretch.