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2022: Cannon County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Cannon County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 13.1%.

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 19, 2025

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White County: Residents received $106.97 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.2% of income in White County, providing an average of $3,812 per capita to residents.

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Warren County: Medicare dependency reached 9% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 18, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9% of income in Warren County, providing an average of $3,750 per capita to residents.

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Putnam County: Medicare made up 7% of total income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $3,392 per capita to residents.

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Cumberland County: Medicare transfers accounted for 11% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $4,911 per capita to residents.

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Warren County ranks 36th in Tennessee for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Warren County received an average of $13,410 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th highest in Tennessee.

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Pickett County: Residents received $10.88 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Pickett County, providing an average of $2,131 per capita to residents.

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Van Buren County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.2% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.2% of income in Van Buren County, providing an average of $2,582 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill aims to protect homebuyers from unsolicited communications

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative John Rose, a Republican from Tennessee, has reintroduced the "Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act," a bill aimed at reducing unwanted communications for potential homeowners.

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Clay County: Medicaid made up 5.6% of total income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $2,321 per capita to residents.

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Jackson County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.2% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $1,934 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Clay County received $14,046 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 25th in Tennessee

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clay County received an average of $14,046 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th highest in Tennessee.

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Cannon County: Residents received $24.95 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in Cannon County, providing an average of $1,687 per capita to residents.

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Smith County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Smith County, providing an average of $1,697 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Rose reintroduces bill to ease burdens on farmers dealing with black vultures

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Representative John Rose (R-TN) has reintroduced the Black Vulture Relief Act, also known as H.R. 2462, which seeks to alleviate regulatory burdens faced by livestock producers.

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

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in DeKalb County, providing an average of $2,113 per capita to residents.

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Overton County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.2% of income in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.2% of income in Overton County, providing an average of $1,666 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, White County ranks 22nd among Tennessee counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,158

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of White County received an average of $14,158 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in Tennessee.

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Macon County: Residents received $54.35 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Macon County, providing an average of $2,072 per capita to residents.

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Fentress County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.2% in 2022

By Upper Cumberland Times | Mar 30, 2025

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