In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $850,000 in grants for economic development projects in Valley County, Idaho.
The only grant in the county—$850,000—was awarded to Valley County.
The following table shows how much the EDA invested in projects across all Idaho counties in 2023.
| Rank | County | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley County | $850,000 |
| 2 | Ada County | $125,000 |
Since 1970, Washington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 6.7%.
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.2% of income in Camas County, providing an average of $4,468 per capita to residents.
Of the 2 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Central Idaho Times publication area one were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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