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 it ever has before.

Americans are feeling the pinch, and no doubt this will be a very big topic in the political world with the Presidential election coming up in November.  Americans 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.

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 medium 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 medium 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 medium 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.

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

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