Miscellaneous Disaster Programs payments in Massachusetts totaled $4.5 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Miscellaneous Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Miscellaneous Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $1,508,127 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $849,560 | 18.8% | 52.1% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $700,248 | 15.5% | 67.6% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $465,414 | 10.3% | 77.9% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $335,631 | 7.4% | 85.3% |
| 6 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $248,058 | 5.5% | 90.8% |
| 7 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $246,629 | 5.5% | 96.2% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $87,703 | 1.9% | 98.2% |
| 9 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $46,413 | 1.0% | 99.2% |
| 10 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $24,972 | 0.6% | 99.7% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $11,477 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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