Lowest Income in Tolima Department

Top 46 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Tolima Department

1 La Chamba $6,600

2 Gaitania $6,600

3 Icononzo $6,600

4 Coello $6,600

5 Cunday $6,600

6 Cajamarca $6,600

7 Saldaña $6,600

8 Falan $6,600

9 Palocabildo $6,600

10 Alvarado $6,600

11 Herveo $6,600

12 Prado $6,600

13 Junín $6,600

14 Ortega $6,600

15 Ambalema $6,600

16 Casabianca $6,600

17 Santa Isabel $6,600

18 Roncesvalles $6,600

19 Piedras $6,600

20 Carmen de Apicalá $6,600

21 Playarrica $6,600

22 Guayabal $6,600

23 San Antonio $6,600

24 Planadas $6,600

25 Espinal $6,600

26 Líbano $6,600

27 Payandé $6,600

28 San Sebastián de Mariquita $6,600

29 Guamo $6,600

30 Purificación $6,600

31 Flandes $6,600

32 Honda $6,600

33 Melgar $6,600

34 Anaime $6,600

35 Natagaima $6,600

36 Ibagué $6,600

37 Rovira $6,600

38 Chaparral $6,600

39 Padua $6,600

40 Rioblanco $6,600

41 Fresno $6,600

42 Lérida $6,600

43 Chicoral $6,600

44 Ataco $6,600

45 Armero-Guyabal $6,600

46 Venadillo $6,600

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Tolima Department face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. La Chamba has a median household income of $6,600.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in La Chamba earns $6,600 — 91% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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