I had no idea. Is that the reason for the show Ozark?
I only watched 3-4 episodes but that little blonde girl and her kin pretty much fit the bill as far as poor people here, although like all entertainment, they make the men look dumb and the women smart. No jobs is hell on a society. The last economic boom in rural Ctrl MO was in the 1800s. Everyone’s big goal in life is to get on disability. Knowing how to hunt is more important than a HS diploma. All the jobs typical for men go to family members.
Looks like MO no longer holds that esteemed position, https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/kolr-10-investigates-is-missouri-still-the-meth-capital/
It did as recent as 2004 which is about the time I learned the factoid.