Direct Payment Program payments in Idaho totaled $34,986 in 2016
Counties in Idaho Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont County, Idaho | $24,205 | 69.2% | 69.2% |
| 2 | Canyon County, Idaho | $9,499 | 27.2% | 96.3% |
| 3 | Owyhee County, Idaho | $5,912 | 16.9% | 113.2% |
| 4 | Camas County, Idaho | $909 | 2.6% | 115.8% |
| 5 | Ada County, Idaho | $517 | 1.5% | 117.3% |
| 6 | Bannock County, Idaho | $-110 | -0.3% | 117.0% |
| 7 | Washington County, Idaho | $-456 | -1.3% | 115.7% |
| 8 | Butte County, Idaho | $-5,490 | -15.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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