Local Government News

Barren County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.5% of income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.5% of income in Barren County, providing an average of $3,221 per capita to residents.

Barren County ranks 74th in Kentucky for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Barren County received an average of $13,406 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 47th lowest in Kentucky.