Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Alabama totaled $94,174 in 2019
Counties in Alabama Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston County, Alabama | $23,627 | 25.1% | 25.1% |
| 2 | Crenshaw County, Alabama | $23,375 | 24.8% | 49.9% |
| 3 | Blount County, Alabama | $13,657 | 14.5% | 64.4% |
| 4 | Marion County, Alabama | $11,782 | 12.5% | 76.9% |
| 5 | DeKalb County, Alabama | $5,626 | 6.0% | 82.9% |
| 6 | Cullman County, Alabama | $4,414 | 4.7% | 87.6% |
| 7 | Marshall County, Alabama | $2,721 | 2.9% | 90.5% |
| 8 | Lamar County, Alabama | $2,459 | 2.6% | 93.1% |
| 9 | Winston County, Alabama | $1,966 | 2.1% | 95.2% |
| 10 | Barbour County, Alabama | $1,200 | 1.3% | 96.4% |
| 11 | Tallapoosa County, Alabama | $948 | 1.0% | 97.5% |
| 12 | Saint Clair County, Alabama | $919 | 1.0% | 98.4% |
| 13 | Etowah County, Alabama | $860 | 0.9% | 99.3% |
| 14 | Escambia County, Alabama | $620 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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