Loan Deficiency payments in Arkansas totaled $353,455 in 2016
Counties in Arkansas Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley County, Arkansas | $239,294 | 67.7% | 67.7% |
| 2 | Mississippi County, Arkansas | $57,225 | 16.2% | 83.9% |
| 3 | Poinsett County, Arkansas | $27,707 | 7.8% | 91.7% |
| 4 | Saint Francis County, Arkansas | $10,831 | 3.1% | 94.8% |
| 5 | Chicot County, Arkansas | $7,685 | 2.2% | 97.0% |
| 6 | Lincoln County, Arkansas | $6,092 | 1.7% | 98.7% |
| 7 | Woodruff County, Arkansas | $1,906 | 0.5% | 99.2% |
| 8 | Lee County, Arkansas | $1,111 | 0.3% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Clay County, Arkansas | $883 | 0.2% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Jefferson County, Arkansas | $367 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Crittenden County, Arkansas | $353 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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