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Copiah County ranks 37th highest in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income at $13,493 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Copiah County received an average of $13,493 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Mississippi.

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 21, 2025

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Claiborne County: Medicare made up 11.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.4% of income in Claiborne County, providing an average of $3,992 per capita to residents.

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 21, 2025

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2022: Adams County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Adams County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 24.1%.

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

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Amite County, providing an average of $2,852 per capita to residents.

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Walthall County: Residents received $45.99 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.9% of income in Walthall County, providing an average of $3,342 per capita to residents.

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Lawrence County: Medicare dependency reached 12.6% in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.6% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $5,574 per capita to residents.

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Wilkinson County ranks 23rd in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wilkinson County received an average of $14,708 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Mississippi.

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Jefferson County: Residents received $26.17 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.8% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $3,692 per capita to residents.

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Franklin County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.6% in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $2,651 per capita to residents.

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Michael Guest discusses Biden administration policies and Family Research Council award

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Michael Guest shared his involvement in key areas, including border policy discussions led by the current administration, and his accolade from the Family Research Council.

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Wilkinson County: Medicaid made up 10.2% of total income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.2% of income in Wilkinson County, providing an average of $3,626 per capita to residents.

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Adams County ranks 21st in Mississippi for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Adams County received an average of $14,964 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st highest in Mississippi.

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Claiborne County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.7% of income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.7% of income in Claiborne County, providing an average of $3,408 per capita to residents.

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Amite County: Residents received $28.24 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.8% of income in Amite County, providing an average of $2,238 per capita to residents.

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Michael Guest shares thoughts on border, faith, and annual military academy event

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 3, 2025

Recently, Congressman Michael Guest shared his views on various issues from U.S. border policies to his faith's role in his political decisions, and promoted an upcoming event for aspiring military academy students.

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Walthall County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.1% in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Walthall County, providing an average of $2,678 per capita to residents.

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Congressman Michael Guest discusses sports, legislation, and security on social media

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman Michael Guest shared his thoughts on Mississippi's representation in major league baseball, his support for new legislation, and the importance of historical awareness for national security through a series of social media updates made...

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Lawrence County: Medicaid made up 5.5% of total income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.5% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $2,445 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Franklin County received $15,357 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 14th in Mississippi

By SW Mississippi News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $15,357 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in Mississippi.

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Copiah County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.8% of income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.8% of income in Copiah County, providing an average of $2,274 per capita to residents.