Nobody likes seeing deductions from their paycheck, but rankings released by SmartAsset might soften the blow for folks in some counties. The rankings, which are part of SmartAsset’s overarching study on Social Security retirement benefits, determined where average annual Social Security payouts are highest. Hamilton County ranked among the top places in Indiana. For a more in-depth look at SmartAsset’s study on Social Security, visit smartassset.com.
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|
Rank |
County |
Cost of Living |
Annual Social Security |
Social Security Taxed? |
Annual Social Security Index |
|
1 |
Hamilton |
$18,657 |
$19,900 |
No |
90.05 |
|
2 |
Warrick |
$16,730 |
$19,694 |
No |
89.12 |
|
3 |
Posey |
$16,156 |
$19,553 |
No |
88.48 |
|
4 |
Johnson |
$18,217 |
$19,546 |
No |
88.45 |
|
5 |
Porter |
$18,336 |
$19,540 |
No |
88.42 |
|
6 |
Hendricks |
$18,469 |
$19,414 |
No |
87.85 |
|
7 |
Jasper |
$18,888 |
$19,306 |
No |
87.36 |
|
8 |
Hancock |
$18,184 |
$19,268 |
No |
87.19 |
|
9 |
Howard |
$17,839 |
$18,855 |
No |
85.32 |
|
10 |
Steuben |
$17,251 |
$18,821 |
No |
85.17 |
