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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.

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 14, 2025

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Lafayette County: Residents received $24.73 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Lafayette County, providing an average of $1,465 per capita to residents.

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 13, 2025

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In 2022, Richland County ranks 22nd among Wisconsin counties with 26.2% transfer dependency

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.2% of income in Richland County—ranking it 22nd most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Crawford County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $2,501 per capita to residents.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southwest Wisconsin

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 8, 2025

Southwest Wisconsin City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Richland County: Medicaid made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $3,391 per capita to residents.

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Grant County ranks 45th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Grant County received an average of $11,354 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th lowest in Wisconsin.

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Government event this week in Southwest Wisconsin: April 6-12

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 7, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Southwest Wisconsin this week.

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Iowa County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Iowa County, providing an average of $1,341 per capita to residents.

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Juneau County saw 15.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.1% of income in Juneau County, a 15.7% surge from 12.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Juneau County: Residents received $63.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Juneau County, providing an average of $2,370 per capita to residents.

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Local Government Meetings today in Southwest Wisconsin

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 1, 2025

Southwest Wisconsin Local Government Meetings today.

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Residents of Vernon County received $12,144 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 36th in Wisconsin

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Vernon County received an average of $12,144 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th highest in Wisconsin.

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Vernon County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Vernon County, providing an average of $2,157 per capita to residents.

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Baraboo Foundation initiates grant program to support local organizations

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 28, 2025

The Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, established by the Chamber last year, has announced the commencement of its grant program aimed at local nonprofits and quasi-governmental entities.

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Grant County: Medicaid made up 4.4% of total income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Grant County, providing an average of $2,288 per capita to residents.

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Sauk County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Sauk County, providing an average of $1,529 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Juneau County ranks 27th among Wisconsin counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,132

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Juneau County received an average of $13,132 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Wisconsin.

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Crawford County: 27.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 17th in Wisconsin

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.2% of income in Crawford County—ranking it 17th most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Lafayette County: Residents received $13.73 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Lafayette County, providing an average of $813 per capita to residents.