Disaster payments in Maine totaled $798,819 in 2012
Counties in Maine Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aroostook County, Maine | $537,804 | 67.3% | 67.3% |
| 2 | 23004 | $145,103 | 18.2% | 85.5% |
| 3 | Oxford County, Maine | $41,144 | 5.2% | 90.6% |
| 4 | Washington County, Maine | $31,502 | 3.9% | 94.6% |
| 5 | Penobscot County, Maine | $21,529 | 2.7% | 97.3% |
| 6 | York County, Maine | $7,966 | 1.0% | 98.3% |
| 7 | Hancock County, Maine | $7,533 | 0.9% | 99.2% |
| 8 | Franklin County, Maine | $2,425 | 0.3% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $2,365 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Piscataquis County, Maine | $1,448 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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