Disaster payments in Berkshire County, Massachusetts totaled $1,615 in 2017
Counties in Berkshire County, Massachusetts Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $336,121 | 20.7% | 20.7% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $290,137 | 17.8% | 38.5% |
| 3 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $274,382 | 16.9% | 55.4% |
| 4 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $186,254 | 11.5% | 66.8% |
| 5 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $168,542 | 10.4% | 77.2% |
| 6 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $132,015 | 8.1% | 85.3% |
| 7 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $91,663 | 5.6% | 90.9% |
| 8 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $86,890 | 5.3% | 96.3% |
| 9 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $34,779 | 2.1% | 98.4% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $23,904 | 1.5% | 99.9% |
| 11 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $1,615 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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