Disaster payments in Vermont totaled $1.6 million in 2012
Counties in Vermont Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor County, Vermont | $539,784 | 34.6% | 34.6% |
| 2 | Rutland County, Vermont | $310,386 | 19.9% | 54.5% |
| 3 | Bennington County, Vermont | $119,983 | 7.7% | 62.2% |
| 4 | Washington County, Vermont | $106,178 | 6.8% | 69.0% |
| 5 | Windham County, Vermont | $88,910 | 5.7% | 74.7% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $88,405 | 5.7% | 80.4% |
| 7 | Orange County, Vermont | $54,326 | 3.5% | 83.9% |
| 8 | Franklin County, Vermont | $53,095 | 3.4% | 87.3% |
| 9 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $50,049 | 3.2% | 90.5% |
| 10 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $44,599 | 2.9% | 93.3% |
| 11 | Addison County, Vermont | $33,175 | 2.1% | 95.5% |
| 12 | Essex County, Vermont | $30,815 | 2.0% | 97.5% |
| 13 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $24,129 | 1.5% | 99.0% |
| 14 | Orleans County, Vermont | $15,620 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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