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Angelina County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Angelina County, providing an average of $3,502 per capita to residents.

By Forest Country News | Apr 22, 2025

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Tyler County ranks 58th highest in Texas for per capita government transfer income at $16,256 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Tyler County received an average of $16,256 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 58th highest in Texas.

By Forest Country News | Apr 21, 2025

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Trinity County ranks 27th in Texas for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.7% of income in Trinity County—ranking it 27th most dependent among Texas counties.

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San Augustine County: Residents received $40 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.9% of income in San Augustine County, providing an average of $5,091 per capita to residents.

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2022: Angelina County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Forest Country News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Angelina County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.1%.

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Newton County: Medicare dependency reached 9.1% in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.1% of income in Newton County, providing an average of $3,949 per capita to residents.

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Sabine County: Medicare made up 12.7% of total income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.7% of income in Sabine County, providing an average of $5,882 per capita to residents.

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Polk County saw 25.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 41.3% of income in Polk County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Trinity County: Medicare transfers accounted for 10.7% of income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10.7% of income in Trinity County, providing an average of $4,981 per capita to residents.

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Trinity County ranks 38th in Texas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Trinity County received an average of $17,506 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th highest in Texas.

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Trinity County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.9% of income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Trinity County, providing an average of $2,746 per capita to residents.

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Tyler County: Residents received $73.98 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.6% of income in Tyler County, providing an average of $3,694 per capita to residents.

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37.9% of income in Tyler County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 25th in Texas

By Forest Country News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.9% of income in Tyler County—ranking it 25th most dependent among Texas counties.

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San Jacinto County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.2% in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in San Jacinto County, providing an average of $2,313 per capita to residents.

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Houston County: Medicaid made up 10.7% of total income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.7% of income in Houston County, providing an average of $5,389 per capita to residents.

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Houston County ranks 37th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Houston County received an average of $17,529 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Texas.

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Shelby County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8.5% of income in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.5% of income in Shelby County, providing an average of $5,562 per capita to residents.

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Jasper County: Residents received $166.57 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10% of income in Jasper County, providing an average of $5,128 per capita to residents.

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Sabine County saw 29.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 46.5% of income in Sabine County, a 29.2% surge from 17.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Nacogdoches County: Medicaid dependency reached 7% in 2022

By Forest Country News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Nacogdoches County, providing an average of $3,408 per capita to residents.