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2022: Glades County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Glades County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 16.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8.3%.

By Okeechobee Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Glades County: Residents received $25.68 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.6% of income in Glades County, providing an average of $2,062 per capita to residents.

By Okeechobee Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Glades County: Residents received $7.38 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.9% of income in Glades County, providing an average of $593 per capita to residents.

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Hendry County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Hendry County, providing an average of $2,381 per capita to residents.

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Okeechobee County: Medicaid made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Okeechobee County, providing an average of $2,126 per capita to residents.

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Glades County ranks 66th highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $9,232 in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Glades County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Florida, with transfers making up 29.4% of total income.

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Highlands County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Highlands County, providing an average of $1,665 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Hendry County ranks 52nd among Florida counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,156

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hendry County received an average of $11,156 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Florida.

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Glades County: Residents received $11.93 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Glades County, providing an average of $958 per capita to residents.

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Okeechobee County residents received $13,125 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 31st in Florida

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Okeechobee County received an average of $13,125 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in Florida.

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Hendry County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.8% in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.8% of income in Hendry County, providing an average of $1,884 per capita to residents.

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Okeechobee County: Income Maintenance made up 3.7% of total income in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.7% of income in Okeechobee County, providing an average of $1,482 per capita to residents.

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Highlands County ranks fourth highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $16,753 in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Highlands County received an average of $16,753 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in Florida.

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Highlands County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Highlands County, providing an average of $1,338 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Highlands County in 2023

By Okeechobee Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,830,207 in grants for economic development projects in Highlands County, Florida.

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

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Glades County received $1.9 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 Hendry County

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hendry County received $8 million 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 Highlands County in 2021

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Highlands County received $10.1 million 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 Palm Beach County in 2021

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Palm Beach County received $15.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Okeechobee County received $16.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.