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Fentress County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.2% of income in Fentress County, providing an average of $2,999 per capita to residents.

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 30, 2025

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White County: Medicaid made up 5.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in White County, providing an average of $2,238 per capita to residents.

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 28, 2025

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Warren County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.5% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.5% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $2,297 per capita to residents.

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Putnam County: Residents received $188.54 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $2,289 per capita to residents.

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Pickett County residents received $15,310 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking seventh in Tennessee

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pickett County received an average of $15,310 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Tennessee.

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Cumberland County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.8% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $1,704 per capita to residents.

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Pickett County: Income Maintenance made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Pickett County, providing an average of $1,403 per capita to residents.

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Van Buren County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Van Buren County, providing an average of $1,262 per capita to residents.

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Clay County: Residents received $12.75 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $1,673 per capita to residents.

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Fentress County ranks third highest in Tennessee for per capita government transfer income at $16,457 in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Fentress County ranked third highest per capita recipient of government transfers in Tennessee, with transfers making up 39.5% of total income.

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Jackson County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.9% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.9% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $1,454 per capita to residents.

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Cannon County: Income Maintenance made up 2.8% of total income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Cannon County, providing an average of $1,253 per capita to residents.

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Smith County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 14, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Smith County, providing an average of $1,252 per capita to residents.

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DeKalb County: Residents received $30.53 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in DeKalb County, providing an average of $1,454 per capita to residents.

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Overton County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Overton County, providing an average of $1,374 per capita to residents.

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Cumberland County ranks highest in Tennessee for per capita government transfer income at $16,947 in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cumberland County received an average of $16,947 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Tennessee.

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Macon County: Income Maintenance made up 3.9% of total income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.9% of income in Macon County, providing an average of $1,536 per capita to residents.

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Fentress County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 8, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Fentress County, providing an average of $1,807 per capita to residents.

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White County: Residents received $41.82 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in White County, providing an average of $1,490 per capita to residents.

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Rep. John Rose comments on President Trump's joint session address

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Representative John Rose from Tennessee's 6th district shared his thoughts following President Trump's address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday night.