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Crawford County: Medicare made up 7.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $3,091 per capita to residents.

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Crawford County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Crawford County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 20.5%.

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Sebastian County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6% of income in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6% of income in Sebastian County, providing an average of $2,905 per capita to residents.

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Pope County ranks 67th in Arkansas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pope County received an average of $11,819 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in Arkansas.

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Franklin County: Residents received $48.94 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.7% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $2,834 per capita to residents.

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Yell County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.1% in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.1% of income in Yell County, providing an average of $3,581 per capita to residents.

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Sebastian County ranks 63rd in Arkansas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sebastian County received an average of $12,297 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Arkansas.

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Logan County: Medicaid made up 12.4% of total income in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 12.4% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $5,050 per capita to residents.

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Pope County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.7% of income in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.7% of income in Pope County, providing an average of $2,780 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Crawford County received $12,872 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 57th in Arkansas

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Crawford County received an average of $12,872 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Arkansas.

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Crawford County: Residents received $168.11 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $2,753 per capita to residents.

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Sebastian County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.9% in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Sebastian County, providing an average of $2,833 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Franklin County ranks 52nd among Arkansas counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,418

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $13,418 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th lowest in Arkansas.

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Arkansas man sentenced to 15 years for receiving child pornography

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 24, 2025

A Smackover, Arkansas man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.

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Logan County: Residents received $27.96 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $1,316 per capita to residents.

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Pope County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.5% in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Pope County, providing an average of $1,047 per capita to residents.

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Yell County residents received $13,817 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 49th in Arkansas

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Yell County received an average of $13,817 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in Arkansas.

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Arkansas man sentenced for money laundering and wire fraud

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 17, 2025

An Arkansas resident, John Christopher Bates, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on March 12, 2025.

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Crawford County: Income Maintenance made up 2.8% of total income in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $1,176 per capita to residents.

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Sebastian County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By Fort Smith Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Sebastian County, providing an average of $1,264 per capita to residents.