Direct Payment Program payments in Gem County, Idaho totaled $3,799 in 2017
Counties in Gem County, Idaho Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nez Perce County, Idaho | $27,028 | 53.2% | 53.2% |
| 2 | Madison County, Idaho | $8,011 | 15.8% | 69.0% |
| 3 | Butte County, Idaho | $5,490 | 10.8% | 79.8% |
| 4 | Gem County, Idaho | $3,799 | 7.5% | 87.2% |
| 5 | Latah County, Idaho | $3,788 | 7.5% | 94.7% |
| 6 | Twin Falls County, Idaho | $2,360 | 4.6% | 99.4% |
| 7 | Lewis County, Idaho | $330 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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