Loan Deficiency payments in Louisiana totaled $551,177 in 2016
Counties in Louisiana Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catahoula Parish, Louisiana | $301,183 | 54.6% | 54.6% |
| 2 | Richland Parish, Louisiana | $152,795 | 27.7% | 82.4% |
| 3 | Tensas Parish, Louisiana | $44,051 | 8.0% | 90.4% |
| 4 | Franklin Parish, Louisiana | $36,873 | 6.7% | 97.0% |
| 5 | Concordia Parish, Louisiana | $15,408 | 2.8% | 99.8% |
| 6 | Grant Parish, Louisiana | $865 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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