Defiance County
Recent News About Defiance County
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Defiance County saw 19.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 25.9% of income in Defiance County, an alarming 19.2% surge from 6.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Defiance County ranks 44th highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $12,245 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Defiance County received an average of $12,245 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th highest in Ohio.
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Defiance County ranks 38th in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 25.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 25.9% of income in Defiance County—ranking it 38th most dependent among Ohio counties.