Sauk County
Recent News About Sauk County
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Sauk County has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.8% of income in Sauk County, a 9% surge from 8.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Sauk County ranks 17th in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 17.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.8% of income in Sauk County—ranking it 17th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Sauk County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Sauk County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.6%.
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Sauk County ranks 48th in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Sauk County received an average of $11,060 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in Wisconsin.