How does the income gap affect states?


As you can see above, Idaho is lagging behind the national average in concerns to the income gap. Unlike the nation, Idaho has still not recovered from the recession. There has not been a specific cause found as to why Idaho has not recovered. I think if Idaho were to produce a few more jobs they may step onto a brighter path to overcoming their debt.

Other than Idaho, Illinois also has a growing income gap. Illinois is ranked ninth greatest income inequality. In other words, Illinois is ranked 12th out of the fifty states. This had mainly been caused by the shutting down of factories and industries leading to massive job cuts. Journalists suggest the income gap is widening fast in Illinois.