Disaster payments in New Castle County, Delaware totaled $1.7 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in New Castle County, Delaware Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County, Delaware | $21,479,238 | 65.5% | 65.5% |
| 2 | Kent County, Delaware | $9,588,320 | 29.2% | 94.7% |
| 3 | New Castle County, Delaware | $1,748,184 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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