Jefferson County
Recent News About Jefferson County
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Jefferson County saw 10.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.8% of income in Jefferson County, a 10.6% surge from 8.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Jefferson County residents received $10,358 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 58th in Wisconsin
In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $10,358 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th lowest in Wisconsin.
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Jefferson County ranks 21st in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 18.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.8% of income in Jefferson County—ranking it 21st least dependent among Wisconsin counties.