What Do You Know About Poverty in Missouri?
9. Based on a three year average (2003 to 2005), where does Missouri's poverty rate rank in comparison with poverty rates in other states?
b. Correct!
Missouri ranked 24th with a poverty rate of 11.5 percent on a three year average (2003 to 2005). New Hampshire had the lowest rate at 5.6 percent whereas Mississippi had the highest rate at 18.3 percent.
Source: http://www.irp.wisc.edu/faqs/faq3/table2.htm
