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Stephens County ranks 34th highest in Oklahoma for per capita government transfer income at $13,893 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Stephens County received an average of $13,893 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 34th highest in Oklahoma.

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 21, 2025

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Jackson County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.8% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $2,813 per capita to residents.

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 21, 2025

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2022: Beckham County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Beckham County’s population aged over 65 has decreased by 4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 10%.

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Custer County: Residents received $73.69 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Custer County, providing an average of $2,643 per capita to residents.

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Caddo County: Medicare dependency reached 9.9% in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 18, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.9% of income in Caddo County, providing an average of $4,395 per capita to residents.

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Stephens County: Medicare made up 7.2% of total income in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.2% of income in Stephens County, providing an average of $3,489 per capita to residents.

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Comanche County: Medicare transfers accounted for 4.6% of income in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.6% of income in Comanche County, providing an average of $2,173 per capita to residents.

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Greer County ranks 33rd in Oklahoma for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Greer County received an average of $13,915 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Oklahoma.

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Harmon County: Residents received $7.04 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Harmon County, providing an average of $2,898 per capita to residents.

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Roger Mills County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.7% in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.7% of income in Roger Mills County, providing an average of $1,253 per capita to residents.

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Stephanie Bice discusses save act, leadership roles, and election security on Twitter

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 10, 2025

Stephanie Bice, representing Oklahoma's 5th district, recently posted tweets about legislative priorities and political leadership.

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Greer County: Medicaid made up 6.1% of total income in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Greer County, providing an average of $2,064 per capita to residents.

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Planting of survivor tree sapling and biotechnology report among topics discussed by Rep. Bice

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 9, 2025

In a series of posts between April 7 and April 9, 2025, Representative Stephanie Bice discussed the significance of planting a survivor tree sapling, emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership in biotechnology, and clarified implications of the...

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Cotton County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.6% of income in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Cotton County, providing an average of $2,221 per capita to residents.

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Cotton County ranks 29th in Oklahoma for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cotton County received an average of $14,289 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th highest in Oklahoma.

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Tillman County: Residents received $13.16 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.5% of income in Tillman County, providing an average of $1,886 per capita to residents.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $2,474 per capita to residents.

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Stephanie Bice celebrates legislative success and job growth in recent tweets

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Stephanie Bice recently shared significant legislative developments on social media, including the Senate's approval of her bill and economic growth reports.

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Kiowa County: Medicaid made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Kiowa County, providing an average of $2,959 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Stephanie Bice addresses national and local issues via Twitter

By SW Oklahoma News | Apr 3, 2025

Rep. Stephanie Bice, representing Oklahoma's 5th district, has recently commented on national border policy and commemorated philanthropist Herman Meinders through social media platforms.