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Johnson County: Medicare transfers accounted for 9.5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.5% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $3,745 per capita to residents.

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Breathitt County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Breathitt County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 38.7%.

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Floyd County: Residents received $144.36 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 18, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.5% of income in Floyd County, providing an average of $4,127 per capita to residents.

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Pike County: Medicare dependency reached 10.1% in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.1% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $4,383 per capita to residents.

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Pike County ranks 16th in Kentucky for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pike County received an average of $19,526 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in Kentucky.

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Wolfe County: Residents received $67.28 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 24% of income in Wolfe County, providing an average of $10,513 per capita to residents.

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Morgan County: Medicaid dependency reached 15.5% in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 15.5% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $4,920 per capita to residents.

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Martin County: Medicaid made up 24.3% of total income in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 24.3% of income in Martin County, providing an average of $7,776 per capita to residents.

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Floyd County ranks 11th in Kentucky for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Floyd County received an average of $21,074 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th highest in Kentucky.

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Magoffin County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 22.8% of income in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 22.8% of income in Magoffin County, providing an average of $9,427 per capita to residents.

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Breathitt County: Residents received $130.85 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 25.6% of income in Breathitt County, providing an average of $9,801 per capita to residents.

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Knott County: Medicaid dependency reached 22.2% in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 22.2% of income in Knott County, providing an average of $9,031 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Breathitt County received $21,501 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in Kentucky

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Breathitt County received an average of $21,501 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in Kentucky.

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Johnson County: Medicaid made up 15.1% of total income in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 15.1% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $5,920 per capita to residents.

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Floyd County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 17.9% of income in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 17.9% of income in Floyd County, providing an average of $7,770 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Knott County ranks eighth among Kentucky counties for government transfer income per capita at $21,583

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Knott County received an average of $21,583 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth highest in Kentucky.

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Pike County: Residents received $348.99 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 14.2% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $6,200 per capita to residents.

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Martin County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 7.5% in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 7.5% of income in Martin County, providing an average of $2,387 per capita to residents.

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Magoffin County: Income Maintenance made up 6.8% of total income in 2022

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 6.8% of income in Magoffin County, providing an average of $2,807 per capita to residents.

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Magoffin County residents received $21,818 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fifth in Kentucky

By East Kentucky Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Magoffin County received an average of $21,818 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Kentucky.