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Nolan County: Medicare dependency reached 7.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.2% of income in Nolan County, providing an average of $3,710 per capita to residents.

By Abilene Times | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Callahan County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Callahan County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 0.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.6%.

By Abilene Times | Apr 19, 2025

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In 2022, Fisher County ranks 81st among Texas counties with 29.5% transfer dependency

By Abilene Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.5% of income in Fisher County—ranking it 81st most dependent among Texas counties.

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Jones County: Medicare made up 6.5% of total income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.5% of income in Jones County, providing an average of $2,592 per capita to residents.

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Jones County ranks 157th in Texas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jones County received an average of $12,611 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 98th lowest in Texas.

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Nolan County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 10.4% of income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.4% of income in Nolan County, providing an average of $5,408 per capita to residents.

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Jones County: Residents received $92.51 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.6% of income in Jones County, providing an average of $4,641 per capita to residents.

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Taylor County ranks 147th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Taylor County received an average of $12,766 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 108th lowest in Texas.

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Taylor County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.7% in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Taylor County, providing an average of $3,149 per capita to residents.

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Jones County saw 19.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.6% of income in Jones County, a 19.2% surge from 12.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Shackelford County: Residents received $12.42 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Abilene Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.7% of income in Shackelford County, providing an average of $3,899 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Shackelford County received $14,344 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 104th in Texas

By Abilene Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Shackelford County received an average of $14,344 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 104th highest in Texas.

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Fisher County: Medicaid dependency reached 9% in 2022

By Abilene Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9% of income in Fisher County, providing an average of $4,859 per capita to residents.

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Nolan County: 31.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 71st in Texas

By Abilene Times | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.2% of income in Nolan County—ranking it 71st most dependent among Texas counties.

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Callahan County: Medicaid made up 5.7% of total income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Callahan County, providing an average of $2,905 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Callahan County ranks 103rd among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,370

By Abilene Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Callahan County received an average of $14,370 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 103rd highest in Texas.

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Taylor County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Taylor County, providing an average of $1,281 per capita to residents.

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Shackelford County: Income Maintenance made up 1.1% of total income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in Shackelford County, providing an average of $1,115 per capita to residents.

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Fisher County residents received $15,908 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 66th in Texas

By Abilene Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fisher County received an average of $15,908 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 66th highest in Texas.

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Fisher County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By Abilene Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Fisher County, providing an average of $1,181 per capita to residents.