St. Clair County
Recent News About St. Clair County
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St. Clair County saw 13.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.4% of income in St. Clair County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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OPINION: Lawsuit abuse in St. Clair County costs jobs
As a small business owner in Swansea, I’ve seen personally how lawsuit abuse and rising compliance costs can weigh down local businesses.
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St. Clair County: 24.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 43rd in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in St. Clair County—ranking it 43rd most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in St. Clair County as of 2022
Since 1970, St. Clair County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 5.9%.
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St. Clair County ranks 32nd highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $13,353 in 2022
In 2022, residents of St. Clair County received an average of $13,353 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd highest in Illinois.