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Hardy County: Residents received $7.93 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.3% of income in Hardy County, providing an average of $559 per capita to residents.

By East Panhandle Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Morgan County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.9% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $2,657 per capita to residents.

By East Panhandle Times | Apr 9, 2025

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Berkeley County ranks 54th highest in West Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $9,422 in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Berkeley County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in West Virginia, with transfers making up 18% of total income.

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Hampshire County: Medicaid made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Hampshire County, providing an average of $1,146 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Jefferson County received $10,972 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 52nd in West Virginia

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $10,972 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in West Virginia.

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Jefferson County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.2% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $772 per capita to residents.

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Berkeley County: Residents received $84.14 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.2% of income in Berkeley County, providing an average of $650 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Hardy County ranks 51st among West Virginia counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,236

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hardy County received an average of $11,236 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in West Virginia.

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Hardy County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Hardy County, providing an average of $1,513 per capita to residents.

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Morgan County: Residents received $23.7 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $1,360 per capita to residents.

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Hampshire County residents received $12,570 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 48th in West Virginia

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hampshire County received an average of $12,570 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in West Virginia.

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Hampshire County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Hampshire County, providing an average of $1,545 per capita to residents.

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Morgan County ranks 34th highest in West Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $14,178 in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Morgan County received an average of $14,178 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd lowest in West Virginia.

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Jefferson County: Income Maintenance made up 1.6% of total income in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $1,033 per capita to residents.

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Berkeley County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Berkeley County, providing an average of $1,250 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $198,000 in grants for economic development projects in Berkeley County in 2023

By East Panhandle Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $198,000 in grants for economic development projects in Berkeley County, West Virginia.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Berkeley County rise or fall in 2021?

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Berkeley County received $2.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Hampshire County

By East Panhandle Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hampshire County received $355,596 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Hardy County in 2021

By East Panhandle Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hardy County received $179,545 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Jefferson County in 2021

By East Panhandle Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Jefferson County received $625,556 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.