Local Government News

Monroe County ranks 45th in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Monroe County received an average of $13,099 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th lowest in Mississippi.

Benton County: Residents received $19.23 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Benton County, providing an average of $2,547 per capita to residents.