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2022: Carter County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Carter County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 10.4%.

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 19, 2025

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Pontotoc County: Residents received $137.57 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.8% of income in Pontotoc County, providing an average of $3,607 per capita to residents.

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 19, 2025

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Carter County: Medicare dependency reached 7.5% in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.5% of income in Carter County, providing an average of $3,768 per capita to residents.

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Murray County ranks 37th in Oklahoma for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Murray County received an average of $13,485 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Oklahoma.

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Love County: Residents received $17.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Love County, providing an average of $1,729 per capita to residents.

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Tom Cole supports budget resolution's passage as a step toward fulfilling campaign promises

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 10, 2025

Today, Congressman Tom Cole expressed his support for the recently passed budget resolution.

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Cole supports SAVE Act to restrict non-citizens from voting

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 10, 2025

Today in Washington, D.C., Congressman Tom Cole expressed his support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Johnston County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.6% in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Johnston County, providing an average of $2,983 per capita to residents.

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Carter County ranks 36th in Oklahoma for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Carter County received an average of $13,721 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th highest in Oklahoma.

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Murray County: Medicaid made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Murray County, providing an average of $2,314 per capita to residents.

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Marshall County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5.1% of income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Marshall County, providing an average of $2,287 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Pontotoc County received $13,941 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 32nd in Oklahoma

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pontotoc County received an average of $13,941 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd highest in Oklahoma.

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Garvin County: Residents received $63.61 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Garvin County, providing an average of $2,474 per capita to residents.

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Pontotoc County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.1% in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Pontotoc County, providing an average of $3,245 per capita to residents.

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Congressman mourns the passing of Wes Watkins, an Oklahoma political figure

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma expressed his condolences following the death of Wes Watkins.

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Cole announces $10 billion economic assistance for U.S. farmers

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma's Fourth District has announced the allocation of substantial economic assistance for farmers.

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Carter County: Medicaid made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Carter County, providing an average of $2,388 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Garvin County ranks 26th among Oklahoma counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,609

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Garvin County received an average of $14,609 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Oklahoma.

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Love County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Love County, providing an average of $1,436 per capita to residents.

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

By SC Oklahoma News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Johnston County, providing an average of $1,916 per capita to residents.