Disaster payments in Connecticut totaled $56.9 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $31,558,874 | 55.5% | 55.5% |
| 2 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $13,278,858 | 23.4% | 78.9% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $3,330,998 | 5.9% | 84.7% |
| 4 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $3,170,039 | 5.6% | 90.3% |
| 5 | Windham County, Connecticut | $1,798,391 | 3.2% | 93.4% |
| 6 | New London County, Connecticut | $1,468,399 | 2.6% | 96.0% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $1,368,915 | 2.4% | 98.4% |
| 8 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $887,800 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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