Jefferson County
Recent News About Jefferson County
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Jefferson County saw 24.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34.7% of income in Jefferson County, an alarming 24.9% surge from 9.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Jefferson County ranks fifth highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $15,766 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $15,766 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Ohio.
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Jefferson County ranks sixth in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 34.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34.7% of income in Jefferson County—ranking it sixth most dependent among Ohio counties.