Livable Income
Portion of adults living in households with income greater than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level
Indicator Summary Score
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Numbers listed on the maps are indicator summary scores, which measure how far a state has to go to meet the HOPE Goal (Distance to Goal) and how much variation there is across racial and ethnic groups within the state on the measure (Racial Inequity). Scores range from 0 to 100 with 100 indicating the state with the best combined performance. Hovering over a state reveals information on Distance to Goal and Racial Inequity separately.
National Rate
62%of adults live in households with livable income
Hope Goal
88%of adults live in households with livable income
Distance to Goal
55 millionmore adults in the U.S. would need to live in households with livable incomes to achieve the HOPE Goal
Why it Matters
Earning a livable income results in stronger economic development in the community and improved health outcomes for individuals and families.
Indicator Summary
- White and Asian/Pacific Islander populations have the highest rates of livable income, with 69% living in households with income greater than 250% FPL.
- American Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic adults are least likely to reside in households earning a livable income with only 43% and 45%, respectively, living in households with income greater than 250% FPL.
- The Plains states fare poorer on livable income compared to other regions with four states ranking in the bottom five (South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa).
- Generally, the Mid-Atlantic and South-Atlantic states experience better opportunities for livable income with Maryland ranking as number one.
- Far West states also perform better on livable income compared to other regions.
State Distance to Goal
Livable Income
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