Disaster payments in Maine totaled $343,995 in 2017
Counties in Maine Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aroostook County, Maine | $78,035 | 22.7% | 22.7% |
| 2 | Kennebec County, Maine | $70,571 | 20.5% | 43.2% |
| 3 | Penobscot County, Maine | $61,525 | 17.9% | 61.1% |
| 4 | Oxford County, Maine | $35,433 | 10.3% | 71.4% |
| 5 | Cumberland County, Maine | $30,694 | 8.9% | 80.3% |
| 6 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $24,278 | 7.1% | 87.4% |
| 7 | York County, Maine | $16,765 | 4.9% | 92.2% |
| 8 | Lincoln County, Maine | $9,334 | 2.7% | 95.0% |
| 9 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $7,516 | 2.2% | 97.1% |
| 10 | Waldo County, Maine | $5,007 | 1.5% | 98.6% |
| 11 | 23004 | $4,587 | 1.3% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Knox County, Maine | $250 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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