What can we determine by looking at this chart?

Of persons in the household 48 state plus D.C. Alaska Hawaii
2017 Federal Poverty Level

By looking at this chart, we can determine the 2017 Federal Poverty Level thresholds for different household sizes in the continental United States (48 states plus D.C.), Alaska, and Hawaii. This information can be useful for understanding income eligibility for various government assistance programs, tax credits, and other financial assistance.