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Lewis and Clark County ranks 45th highest in Montana for per capita government transfer income at $10,695 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Lewis and Clark County received an average of $10,695 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th lowest in Montana.

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 21, 2025

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Silver Bow County: Medicare made up 5.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.1% of income in Silver Bow County, providing an average of $2,862 per capita to residents.

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 21, 2025

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2022: Beaverhead County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Beaverhead County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.1%.

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Lewis and Clark County: Medicare transfers accounted for 3.7% of income in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.7% of income in Lewis and Clark County, providing an average of $2,218 per capita to residents.

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Granite County: Residents received $10.41 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.3% of income in Granite County, providing an average of $2,971 per capita to residents.

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Helena Transfer Station to close on April 20 for Easter

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 15, 2025

The Helena Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, April 20, to observe Easter.

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Madison County ranks 38th in Montana for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Madison County received an average of $11,584 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Montana.

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Granite County: Residents received $5.09 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Granite County, providing an average of $1,452 per capita to residents.

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Helena to stop accepting credit cards at downtown parking meters

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 10, 2025

Starting Friday, April 11, the City of Helena will implement changes to the downtown smart parking meters.

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Broadwater County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Broadwater County, providing an average of $1,522 per capita to residents.

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Montana Opioid Abatement Trust distributes funds for Butte-Silver Bow region

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 9, 2025

The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust (MOAT) is an initiative established in response to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States.

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

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in Powell County, providing an average of $3,124 per capita to residents.

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Jefferson County ranks 36th in Montana for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $11,698 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in Montana.

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Madison County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.4% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $1,036 per capita to residents.

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Beaverhead County: Residents received $23.19 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Beaverhead County, providing an average of $2,386 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Granite County received $12,167 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 29th in Montana

By Southwest Montana News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Granite County received an average of $12,167 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th lowest in Montana.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Mar 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $1,467 per capita to residents.

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Silver Bow County: Medicaid made up 5% of total income in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Silver Bow County, providing an average of $2,831 per capita to residents.

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Lewis and Clark County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Southwest Montana News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Lewis and Clark County, providing an average of $1,700 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Silver Bow County ranks 25th among Montana counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,553

By Southwest Montana News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Silver Bow County received an average of $12,553 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th highest in Montana.