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Des Moines County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Des Moines County, providing an average of $2,890 per capita to residents.

By SE Iowa News | Mar 26, 2025

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In 2022, Jefferson County ranks 23rd among Iowa counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,339

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $13,339 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Iowa.

By SE Iowa News | Mar 24, 2025

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Jefferson County: Residents received $16.74 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By SE Iowa News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $1,067 per capita to residents.

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Henry County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.9% in 2022

By SE Iowa News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Henry County, providing an average of $973 per capita to residents.

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Lee County residents received $13,652 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 17th in Iowa

By SE Iowa News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lee County received an average of $13,652 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in Iowa.

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Lee County: Income Maintenance made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By SE Iowa News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $1,243 per capita to residents.

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

By SE Iowa News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Des Moines County, providing an average of $1,314 per capita to residents.

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Des Moines County ranks 10th highest in Iowa for per capita government transfer income at $13,973 in 2022

By SE Iowa News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Des Moines County received an average of $13,973 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th highest in Iowa.

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Van Buren County: Income Maintenance made up 2.1% of total income in 2022

By SE Iowa News | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Van Buren County, providing an average of $992 per capita to residents.

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Louisa County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By SE Iowa News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Louisa County, providing an average of $858 per capita to residents.

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Food assistance cost in Van Buren County: Up 10% since 2014

By SE Iowa News | Sep 3, 2024

In 2023, Van Buren County received $1,121,120 in food stamps, compared to $1,018,829 in 2014.

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Louisa County has seen a 24% decrease in amount of food assistance provided since 2014

By SE Iowa News | Sep 2, 2024

In 2023, Louisa County received $1,297,506 in food stamps, compared to $1,706,439 in 2014.

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Lee County has seen a 0.8% decrease in amount of food assistance provided since 2014

By SE Iowa News | Aug 31, 2024

In 2023, Lee County received $8,688,238 in food stamps, compared to $8,755,167 in 2014.

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Food assistance cost in Jefferson County: Down 3.7% since 2014

By SE Iowa News | Aug 25, 2024

In 2023, Jefferson County received $2,892,755 in food stamps, compared to $3,003,317 in 2014.

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Food assistance cost in Henry County: Down 7.5% since 2014

By SE Iowa News | Aug 23, 2024

In 2023, Henry County received $3,359,876 in food stamps, compared to $3,633,336 in 2014.

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Food assistance cost in Des Moines County: Down 4.9% since 2014

By SE Iowa News | Aug 19, 2024

In 2023, Des Moines County received $10,638,965 in food stamps, compared to $11,185,719 in 2014.

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621 Van Buren County households received food assistance benefits in 2023

By SE Iowa News | Jul 27, 2024

Van Buren County reported a 3.9% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2022 and 2023.

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Smaller number of Louisa County households received food assistance benefits in 2023 than previous year

By SE Iowa News | Jul 23, 2024

Louisa County reported an 8% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2022 and 2023.

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Lee County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2023

By SE Iowa News | Jul 20, 2024

Lee County reported a 4.1% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2022 and 2023.

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Fewer households receiving food stamps in Jefferson County during 2023 than previous year

By SE Iowa News | Jul 17, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Jefferson County registered a 6% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.