Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Illinois totaled $5.7 million in 2021
Counties in Illinois Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams County, Illinois | $1,352,660 | 23.6% | 23.6% |
| 2 | Macoupin County, Illinois | $903,319 | 15.7% | 39.3% |
| 3 | Hancock County, Illinois | $650,319 | 11.3% | 50.7% |
| 4 | Fulton County, Illinois | $598,178 | 10.4% | 61.1% |
| 5 | Pike County, Illinois | $562,912 | 9.8% | 70.9% |
| 6 | DeKalb County, Illinois | $519,640 | 9.1% | 79.9% |
| 7 | Stephenson County, Illinois | $345,947 | 6.0% | 86.0% |
| 8 | Mercer County, Illinois | $213,552 | 3.7% | 89.7% |
| 9 | Madison County, Illinois | $210,178 | 3.7% | 93.4% |
| 10 | Livingston County, Illinois | $209,072 | 3.6% | 97.0% |
| 11 | Shelby County, Illinois | $107,574 | 1.9% | 98.9% |
| 12 | Effingham County, Illinois | $42,374 | 0.7% | 99.6% |
| 13 | Morgan County, Illinois | $17,045 | 0.3% | 99.9% |
| 14 | Randolph County, Illinois | $3,804 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 15 | Carroll County, Illinois | $1,223 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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