Top 10 States with the Highest Average Rural Payments from the American Rescue Plan
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (CSV).
- South Dakota leads with the highest average rural payment of approximately $467,215.
- Maine and Indiana follow, with average payments around $443,180 and $371,614 respectively.
- There is a notable payment average variation among the top states, ranging from around $467,215 in South Dakota to approximately $275,903 in Arkansas.
- The Virgin Islands (VI) is among the top five regions, with an average payment of around $357,675.
- All top 10 states received average payments exceeding $275,000 for serving rural populations.
- The compiled data does not consider the individual attestation status of recipients, which could impact the final payment acceptance.