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Tama County: Residents received $40.57 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.1% of income in Tama County, providing an average of $2,400 per capita to residents.

Keokuk County had 1,015 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, a decrease of 2.5% from the previous school year.

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.1% of income in Hardin County, providing an average of $2,150 per capita to residents.

In 2022, residents of Tama County received an average of $11,840 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st lowest in Iowa.