Local Government News

Washington County ranks 63rd highest in Wisconsin for per capita government transfer income at $10,095 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $10,095 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Wisconsin.

Washington County ranks sixth in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 14.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.7% of income in Washington County—ranking it sixth least dependent among Wisconsin counties.