Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Benton County, Tennessee totaled $48,806 in 2023
Counties in Benton County, Tennessee Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry County, Tennessee | $89,779 | 18.5% | 18.5% |
| 2 | Obion County, Tennessee | $78,156 | 16.1% | 34.6% |
| 3 | Weakley County, Tennessee | $66,276 | 13.6% | 48.2% |
| 4 | Houston County, Tennessee | $57,629 | 11.9% | 60.1% |
| 5 | Humphreys County, Tennessee | $51,239 | 10.5% | 70.6% |
| 6 | Benton County, Tennessee | $48,806 | 10.0% | 80.6% |
| 7 | Stewart County, Tennessee | $36,374 | 7.5% | 88.1% |
| 8 | Hardin County, Tennessee | $24,113 | 5.0% | 93.1% |
| 9 | Dickson County, Tennessee | $11,689 | 2.4% | 95.5% |
| 10 | McNairy County, Tennessee | $11,105 | 2.3% | 97.8% |
| 11 | Cocke County, Tennessee | $9,407 | 1.9% | 99.7% |
| 12 | Hickman County, Tennessee | $594 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 13 | Knox County, Tennessee | $585 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Lake County, Tennessee | $228 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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