Lowest Income in Free State

Top 69 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · South Africa · Free State

Lowest Income — Free State

1 Heilbron $6,800

2 Dewetsdorp $6,800

3 Edenburg $6,800

4 Edenville $6,800

5 Excelsior $6,800

6 Ficksburg $6,800

7 Fouriesburg $6,800

8 Frankfort $6,800

9 Harrismith $6,800

10 Deneysville $6,800

11 Hennenman $6,800

12 Hertzogville $6,800

13 Hoopstad $6,800

14 Jacobsdal $6,800

15 Jagersfontein $6,800

16 Kestell $6,800

17 Koffiefontein $6,800

18 Koppies $6,800

19 Boshof $6,800

20 Bethlehem $6,800

21 Smithfield $6,800

22 Virginia $6,800

23 Phomolong $6,800

24 Tshiame $6,800

25 Allanridge $6,800

26 Bethulie $6,800

27 Bloemfontein $6,800

28 Kroonstad $6,800

29 Bothaville $6,800

30 Botshabelo $6,800

31 Winnie Mandela $6,800

32 Bultfontein $6,800

33 Clarens $6,800

34 Hlohlolwane $6,800

35 Dealesville $6,800

36 Villiers $6,800

37 Steynsrus $6,800

38 Thaba Nchu $6,800

39 Theunissen $6,800

40 Trompsburg $6,800

41 Tweeling $6,800

42 Tweespruit $6,800

43 Ventersburg $6,800

44 Viljoenskroon $6,800

45 Senekal $6,800

46 Vrede $6,800

47 Vredefort $6,800

48 Warden $6,800

49 Welkom $6,800

50 Wepener $6,800

51 Wesselsbron $6,800

52 Winburg $6,800

53 Paul Roux $6,800

54 Kutloanong $6,800

55 Ladybrand $6,800

56 Lindley $6,800

57 Marquard $6,800

58 Memel $6,800

59 Odendaalsrus $6,800

60 Oranjeville $6,800

61 Parys $6,800

62 Zastron $6,800

63 Petrusburg $6,800

64 Mamafubedu $6,800

65 Phuthaditjhaba $6,800

66 Reddersburg $6,800

67 Reitz $6,800

68 Rouxville $6,800

69 Sasolburg $6,800

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Free State face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Heilbron has a median household income of $6,800.

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 Heilbron earns $6,800 — 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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