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Lincoln County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.2% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $2,787 per capita to residents.

By Northwest Montana News | Apr 6, 2025

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Flathead County: Medicaid made up 2.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Flathead County, providing an average of $1,822 per capita to residents.

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 29, 2025

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In 2022, Flathead County ranks 41st among Montana counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,245

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Flathead County received an average of $11,245 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Montana.

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Sanders County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Sanders County, providing an average of $911 per capita to residents.

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Sanders County residents received $15,785 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fourth in Montana

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sanders County received an average of $15,785 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in Montana.

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Lincoln County: Income Maintenance made up 2.4% of total income in 2022

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $1,060 per capita to residents.

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Lincoln County ranks highest in Montana for per capita government transfer income at $16,276 in 2022

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $16,276 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Montana.

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Flathead County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By Northwest Montana News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Flathead County, providing an average of $736 per capita to residents.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Flathead County in 2021

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Flathead County received $1.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Lincoln County in 2021

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lincoln County received $230,390 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Sanders County rise or fall in 2021?

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sanders County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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74 Lincoln County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Lincoln County received $453,887 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Sanders County receive in 2021?

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Sanders County received $829,718 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Flathead County farmers in 2021 reached $3,274,641

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Flathead County received $3,274,641 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Lake County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Northwest Montana News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Lake County received $2,087,738 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Where Does Your Water Come From and Do You Need to Conserve?

By Northwest Montana News Report | May 19, 2023

The water you drink comes from ten wells and eight water facilities throughout the City of Kalispell.

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Sanders County Community Development: Regional Priorities Survey - 2023

By Northwest Montana News Report | Mar 30, 2023

Share your voice, share your opinion, share your ideas on the current needs of Sanders County

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Hot Springs Police Department: Missing Persons Database

By Northwest Montana News Report | Mar 30, 2023

If you have any information on Chauntel's whereabouts, please contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 406-883-7301

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Town of Plains Government: There Will Be Five Seats Open This Coming Year Up for Election

By Northwest Montana News Report | Mar 30, 2023

Would you like to represent your community on our Town Council?

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Town of Plains Government: Fred Young Park and Hubbard Street is Going to Soon Be Open

By Northwest Montana News Report | Mar 30, 2023

The area between Fred Young Park and Hubbard Street is going to soon be open for the town to put something up there (if all goes according to plan...)