Calhoun County
Recent News About Calhoun County
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FOIA request sent to Calhoun County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Calhoun County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Calhoun County: Government transfers accounted for 24.4% of income in 2022, up from 12.1% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.4% of income in Calhoun County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Calhoun County?
Since 1970, Calhoun County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 1.8%.
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24.4% of income in Calhoun County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 45th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in Calhoun County—ranking it 45th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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In 2022, Calhoun County ranks 28th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,500
In 2022, residents of Calhoun County received an average of $13,500 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Illinois.