Disaster payments in Massachusetts totaled $988,177 in 2016
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $285,685 | 28.9% | 28.9% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $196,894 | 19.9% | 48.8% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $127,372 | 12.9% | 61.7% |
| 4 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $120,814 | 12.2% | 74.0% |
| 5 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $101,156 | 10.2% | 84.2% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $73,181 | 7.4% | 91.6% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $35,896 | 3.6% | 95.2% |
| 8 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $21,554 | 2.2% | 97.4% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $15,952 | 1.6% | 99.0% |
| 10 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $7,619 | 0.8% | 99.8% |
| 11 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $2,054 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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