Orange Cove, California

This is one of the poorest cities in the country. 46% of the population lives below the poverty line, and half of the households earn only $26,000 a year. The reason why Orange Cove ranks so badly on this list is that it has a weak job market.

The city has a five-year average unemployment rate of 7.8 %, which is far more than the national rate of 4.1 %. For some citizens in Orange Cove that only have a disposable income, local entertainment options are extremely limited. The area has a low concentration of entertaining places, like bars, restaurants, or theaters.