Local Government News

Cowlitz County ranks 16th in Washington for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Cowlitz County received an average of $14,522 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in Washington.

Garfield County: Residents received $6.51 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Garfield County, providing an average of $2,756 per capita to residents.