Local Government News

Gilliam County ranks 20th in Oregon for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Gilliam County received an average of $15,122 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in Oregon.

Wheeler County: Residents received $4.8 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.7% of income in Wheeler County, providing an average of $3,324 per capita to residents.