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2022: Big Horn County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Big Horn County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.9%.

By NW Wyoming News | Apr 19, 2025

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Fremont County: Medicare dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.3% of income in Fremont County, providing an average of $2,776 per capita to residents.

By NW Wyoming News | Apr 17, 2025

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Hot Springs County: Residents received $8.74 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Hot Springs County, providing an average of $1,905 per capita to residents.

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Washakie County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Washakie County, providing an average of $1,398 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Big Horn County received $12,519 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it ninth in Wyoming

By NW Wyoming News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Big Horn County received an average of $12,519 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in Wyoming.

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Big Horn County: Medicaid made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Big Horn County, providing an average of $1,582 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Washakie County ranks seventh among Wyoming counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,935

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Washakie County received an average of $12,935 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Wyoming.

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Park County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.5% of income in Park County, providing an average of $996 per capita to residents.

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Fremont County: Residents received $137.06 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Fremont County, providing an average of $3,472 per capita to residents.

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Park County residents received $13,080 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking sixth in Wyoming

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Park County received an average of $13,080 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Wyoming.

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Hot Springs County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Hot Springs County, providing an average of $831 per capita to residents.

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Washakie County: Residents received $5.66 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Washakie County, providing an average of $733 per capita to residents.

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Fremont County ranks third highest in Wyoming for per capita government transfer income at $13,722 in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Fremont County ranked third highest per capita recipient of government transfers in Wyoming, with transfers making up 26.1% of total income.

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Big Horn County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Big Horn County, providing an average of $840 per capita to residents.

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Hot Springs County ranks highest in Wyoming for per capita government transfer income at $15,872 in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hot Springs County received an average of $15,872 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Wyoming.

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Park County: Income Maintenance made up 1% of total income in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1% of income in Park County, providing an average of $628 per capita to residents.

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Fremont County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.1% of income in 2022

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Fremont County, providing an average of $1,088 per capita to residents.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Big Horn County rise or fall in 2021?

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Big Horn County received $5.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Fremont County

By NW Wyoming News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Fremont County received $9.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Hot Springs County in 2021

By NW Wyoming News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hot Springs County received $2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.