Lowest Poverty in Northern Province

Top 14 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Northern Province

1 Makeni 41.5%

2 Lunsar 41.5%

3 Kabala 41.5%

4 Mile 91 41.5%

5 Magburaka 41.5%

6 Binkolo 41.5%

7 Rokupr 41.5%

8 Kambia 41.5%

9 Kamakwie 41.5%

10 Kukuna 41.5%

11 Mambolo 41.5%

12 Masingbi 41.5%

13 Tintafor 41.5%

14 Kassiri 41.5%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Northern Province demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Makeni has a poverty rate of just 41.5%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 41.5% of residents in Makeni live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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