Disaster payments in Massachusetts totaled $2.6 million in 2019
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $1,790,812 | 69.3% | 69.3% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $240,317 | 9.3% | 78.6% |
| 3 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $161,144 | 6.2% | 84.8% |
| 4 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $131,986 | 5.1% | 89.9% |
| 5 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $107,496 | 4.2% | 94.1% |
| 6 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $63,542 | 2.5% | 96.5% |
| 7 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $48,877 | 1.9% | 98.4% |
| 8 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $21,906 | 0.8% | 99.3% |
| 9 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $14,079 | 0.5% | 99.8% |
| 10 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $3,142 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $1,475 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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