Indiana ranks 30th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,325.79. The study is based on a total of 6,614,418 Indianians who received a reported $15,383,743,700 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Indiana varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Indiana. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Indiana.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Indiana?
City | Payments | Details |
---|---|---|
Bloomington |
$1,364.51 |
Bloomington ranks 16th of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Bloomington residents received $114,121,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Carmel |
$1,956.98 |
Carmel ranks 62nd of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Carmel residents received $173,378,700 in social security payments in the past year. |
Evansville |
$2,372.07 |
Evansville ranks 149th of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Evansville residents received $284,187,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Fishers |
$1,314.75 |
Fishers ranks 14th of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Fishers residents received $115,116,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Fort Wayne |
$2,185.06 |
Fort Wayne ranks 99th of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Fort Wayne residents received $573,469,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Gary |
$2,724.11 |
Gary ranks 232nd of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Gary residents received $210,890,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Hammond |
$1,835.00 |
Hammond ranks 46th of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Hammond residents received $142,812,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
Indianapolis city (balance) |
$1,797.40 |
Indianapolis city (balance) ranks 43rd of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Indianapolis city (balance) residents received $1,533,957,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Lafayette |
$2,142.89 |
Lafayette ranks 93rd of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. Lafayette residents received $154,660,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
South Bend |
$1,948.32 |
South Bend ranks 61st of 340 among cities in Indiana with the lowest social security payments. South Bend residents received $198,588,500 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Indiana 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.
Social Security StatisticsWhich areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Indiana? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
Indiana Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Indiana? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Indiana and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Indiana 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 Indiana in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.