Piatt County
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Piatt County: Government transfers accounted for 16.4% of income in 2022, up from 6.6% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.4% of income in Piatt County, a 9.8% surge from 6.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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In 2022, Piatt County ranks 15th among Illinois counties with 16.4% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.4% of income in Piatt County—ranking it 15th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Piatt County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Piatt County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Piatt County?
Since 1970, Piatt County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.8%.
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In 2022, Piatt County ranks 85th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,973
In 2022, residents of Piatt County received an average of $10,973 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th lowest in Illinois.