Disaster payments in Massachusetts totaled $6.4 million in 2023
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $2,325,972 | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 2 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $839,707 | 13.2% | 49.7% |
| 3 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $679,990 | 10.7% | 60.4% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $672,900 | 10.6% | 71.0% |
| 5 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $554,447 | 8.7% | 79.7% |
| 6 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $404,512 | 6.4% | 86.1% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $367,821 | 5.8% | 91.9% |
| 8 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $338,998 | 5.3% | 97.2% |
| 9 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $136,125 | 2.1% | 99.3% |
| 10 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $36,417 | 0.6% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $6,764 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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