Wisconsin ranks 38th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,441.45. The study is based on a total of 5,763,217 Wisconsinites who received a reported $14,070,578,600 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Wisconsin varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Wisconsin. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Wisconsin.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Wisconsin?
City | Payments | Details |
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Appleton |
$1,949.81 |
Appleton ranks 67th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Appleton residents received $143,958,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Eau Claire |
$2,170.87 |
Eau Claire ranks 115th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Eau Claire residents received $147,500,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Green Bay |
$2,015.65 |
Green Bay ranks 82nd of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Green Bay residents received $211,232,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Janesville |
$2,527.45 |
Janesville ranks 197th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Janesville residents received $161,648,100 in social security payments in the past year. |
Kenosha |
$2,042.77 |
Kenosha ranks 90th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Kenosha residents received $203,506,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Madison |
$1,707.86 |
Madison ranks 41st of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Madison residents received $425,010,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
Milwaukee |
$1,562.16 |
Milwaukee ranks 30th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Milwaukee residents received $935,869,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Oshkosh |
$2,041.69 |
Oshkosh ranks 88th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Oshkosh residents received $136,076,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Racine |
$1,983.42 |
Racine ranks 75th of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Racine residents received $154,191,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Waukesha |
$2,118.53 |
Waukesha ranks 103rd of 379 among cities in Wisconsin with the lowest social security payments. Waukesha residents received $152,900,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Wisconsin compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.
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Wisconsin Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Wisconsin? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Wisconsin and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Wisconsin Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Wisconsin in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.