Local Government News

Washington County: Residents received $137.64 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.5% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,000 per capita to residents.

Washington County saw 9.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in Washington County, a 9% surge from 5.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.