Local Government News

Lincoln County ranks 20th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $14,171 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th highest in Wisconsin.

Iron County: Residents received $20.33 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Iron County, providing an average of $3,267 per capita to residents.