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Polk County: Residents received $38.76 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.2% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $1,939 per capita to residents.

By Foothills Review | Apr 13, 2025

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McDowell County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in McDowell County, providing an average of $2,747 per capita to residents.

By Foothills Review | Apr 8, 2025

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Rutherford County saw 25.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Foothills Review | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 34.6% of income in Rutherford County, an alarming 25% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Rutherford County: Medicaid made up 5.9% of total income in 2022

By Foothills Review | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Rutherford County, providing an average of $2,519 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Cleveland County received $14,377 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 42nd in North Carolina

By Foothills Review | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cleveland County received an average of $14,377 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 42nd highest in North Carolina.

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Cleveland County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.3% of income in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.3% of income in Cleveland County, providing an average of $2,836 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Rutherford County ranks 38th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,732

By Foothills Review | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Rutherford County received an average of $14,732 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th highest in North Carolina.

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Polk County: Residents received $22.24 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $1,113 per capita to residents.

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McDowell County residents received $15,084 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 33rd in North Carolina

By Foothills Review | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of McDowell County received an average of $15,084 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in North Carolina.

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McDowell County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.8% in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.8% of income in McDowell County, providing an average of $1,676 per capita to residents.

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Rutherford County: Income Maintenance made up 4.2% of total income in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Rutherford County, providing an average of $1,790 per capita to residents.

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Polk County ranks 17th highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $16,335 in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Polk County received an average of $16,335 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in North Carolina.

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Rutherford County ranks 21st in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 34.6% in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 34.6% of income in Rutherford County—ranking it 21st most dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Cleveland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

By Foothills Review | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Cleveland County, providing an average of $1,943 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rutherford County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Foothills Review | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rutherford County Election Department in North Carolina on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to McDowell County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Foothills Review | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the McDowell County Election Department in North Carolina on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cleveland County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Foothills Review | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Cleveland County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Polk County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Foothills Review | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Polk County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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

By Foothills Review | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,555,237 in grants for economic development projects in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rutherford County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Foothills Review | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Rutherford County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.