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37.3% of income in Cochran County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 30th in Texas

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.3% of income in Cochran County—ranking it 30th most dependent among Texas counties.

By West Texas News | Apr 2, 2025

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Yoakum County: Medicaid made up 6.2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in Yoakum County, providing an average of $3,088 per capita to residents.

By West Texas News | Apr 1, 2025

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Residents of Motley County received $15,529 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 73rd in Texas

By West Texas News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Motley County received an average of $15,529 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 73rd highest in Texas.

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Bailey County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7.5% of income in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.5% of income in Bailey County, providing an average of $3,940 per capita to residents.

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Floyd County: Residents received $31.22 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 13.2% of income in Floyd County, providing an average of $5,963 per capita to residents.

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Mitchell County: Medicaid dependency reached 11.8% in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 11.8% of income in Mitchell County, providing an average of $4,373 per capita to residents.

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Terry County: Medicaid made up 13.4% of total income in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 13.4% of income in Terry County, providing an average of $5,764 per capita to residents.

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Lamb County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8.8% of income in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.8% of income in Lamb County, providing an average of $4,870 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Floyd County ranks 45th among Texas counties for government transfer income per capita at $16,832

By West Texas News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Floyd County received an average of $16,832 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th highest in Texas.

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In 2022, Floyd County ranks 29th among Texas counties with 37.4% transfer dependency

By West Texas News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 37.4% of income in Floyd County—ranking it 29th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Scurry County: Residents received $57.84 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Scurry County, providing an average of $3,467 per capita to residents.

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Kent County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Kent County, providing an average of $997 per capita to residents.

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Motley County: Income Maintenance made up 3.3% of total income in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 21, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Motley County, providing an average of $1,352 per capita to residents.

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Dickens County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Dickens County, providing an average of $1,388 per capita to residents.

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Parents recount loss during Texas measles outbreak

By West Texas News | Mar 18, 2025

The parents of a six-year-old child from West Texas, who died after testing positive for measles, shared their story in an interview with Children’s Health Defense's Polly Tommey and Brian Hooker, Ph.D. The interview was recorded live in Seminole, Texas.

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Cochran County: Residents received $4.7 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.6% of income in Cochran County, providing an average of $1,860 per capita to residents.

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Kent County residents received $16,953 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 43rd in Texas

By West Texas News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Kent County received an average of $16,953 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd highest in Texas.

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Martin County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Martin County, providing an average of $1,598 per capita to residents.

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Motley County: 38.1% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 24th in Texas

By West Texas News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 38.1% of income in Motley County—ranking it 24th most dependent among Texas counties.

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Garza County: Income Maintenance made up 3% of total income in 2022

By West Texas News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Garza County, providing an average of $989 per capita to residents.