5 Least Developed States in the USA

4. Alabama

Human Development Index score: 0.881

Known to be a state with rich history, culture, natural beauty, and southern hospitality, Alabama is a southeastern U.S. state that’s home to significant landmarks from the American Civil Rights Movement. Alabama’s median household income is at a peak of $53,958. However, the gap between Alabama’s median household income and the national median household income stands at $13,382. At a county level, seven of Alabama’s 67 counties have a poverty rate higher than 25%.