Poverty in Missouri Quiz

For Individuals Concerned About Poverty in Missouri

College of Human Environmental Science, Department of Consumer and Family Economics
University Outreach and Extension, University of Missouri—Columbia

What Do You Know About Poverty in Missouri?

8c. In 2006, the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Missouri was ______.

Correct!

In 2006, the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Missouri was $612. This represents 54% of the average monthly income for a worker earning the Missouri minimum wage.

For more information see the National Low Income Housing Coalition's report, Out of Reach 2006, http://www.nlihc.org/oor/oor2006/?CFID=7511977&CFTOKEN=99716309

For additional information contact:
Brenda Procter, 573-882-3820; procterb@missouri.edu

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Human Environmental Sciences Extension
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