Lowest Income in Western Region

Top 63 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · Uganda · Western Region

Lowest Income — Western Region

1 Buhimba $1,002

2 Kasozi $1,002

3 Kasese $1,002

4 Kanungu $1,002

5 Kamwenge $1,002

6 Kakumiro $1,002

7 Kagadi $1,002

8 Kabale $1,002

9 Iryango $1,002

10 Ibanda $1,002

11 Hoima $1,002

12 Hima $1,002

13 Fort Portal $1,002

14 Bwizibwera $1,002

15 Bundibugyo $1,002

16 Buliisa $1,002

17 Katoke $1,002

18 Buhesi $1,002

19 Ishaka $1,002

20 Isingiro $1,002

21 Buyale $1,002

22 Nakivale Refugee Camp $1,002

23 Kisinga $1,002

24 Rwiimi $1,002

25 Muhorro $1,002

26 Butunduzi $1,002

27 Kiryandongo Refugee Camp $1,002

28 Kyaka II Refugee Camp $1,002

29 Kyangwali Refugee Camp $1,002

30 Nyamunuka $1,002

31 Rwamwanja Refugee Camp $1,002

32 Kazo $1,002

33 Kyenjojo $1,002

34 Rutoma $1,002

35 Rukungiri $1,002

36 Rubirizi $1,002

37 Rubanda $1,002

38 Rubaare $1,002

39 Nyahuka $1,002

40 Nyachera $1,002

41 Ntungamo $1,002

42 Nkoma $1,002

43 Mpondwe $1,002

44 Mbarara $1,002

45 Masindi Port $1,002

46 Masindi $1,002

47 Mabare $1,002

48 Lwakyomba $1,002

49 Wanseko $1,002

50 Kyegegwa $1,002

51 Kyarusozi $1,002

52 Kyamahungu $1,002

53 Kisoro $1,002

54 Kiruhura $1,002

55 Kinoni $1,002

56 Kilembe $1,002

57 Kikube $1,002

58 Kihihi $1,002

59 Kigumba $1,002

60 Kigorobya $1,002

61 Kibiito $1,002

62 Kibale $1,002

63 Kebisoni $1,002

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Western Region face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Buhimba has a median household income of $1,002.

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 Buhimba earns $1,002 — 99% 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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