State per capita spending ranking in 1997 figures
The Census report shows West Virginia’s per capita spending at 3935 dollars, ranking 12th overall with an average of 3524 and a normal range of 2487 to 4562. In related function and assistance categories WV appears below or above average in several line items within normal ranges.
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How the Comparisons Were Done in State Finances 1997
The 1997 State Government Finances report from the U S Census Bureau ranks states by per capita revenue and spending across categories. West Virginia shows mixed results with figures like 498 for pay, 3358 for general expenditures, 2463 direct expenditure, 1314 education, 883 public welfare, 46 hospital, 74 health, 431 highways, 23 police, 52 corrections, 80 natural resources, 147 government administration, 99 general debt, 184 other expenditures, 2 utility expenditures, 22 liquor store spending, 503 insurance trust, 1997 long term debt, and 4118 cash and security holdings. Alaska is excluded in several measures due to extreme values.
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West Virginia Per Capita Revenue Stands Near Midpoint
State per capita revenues show West Virginia at 16th to 25th across categories with intergovernmental, general revenue, and taxes. Alaska and Delaware skew comparisons while New Hampshire and Tennessee exit some calculations.
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