Loan Deficiency payments in Hampden County, Massachusetts totaled $289,644 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Hampden County, Massachusetts Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Loan Deficiency 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $827,012 | 17.7% | 17.7% |
| 2 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $827,000 | 17.7% | 35.3% |
| 3 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $781,519 | 16.7% | 52.0% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $755,204 | 16.1% | 68.2% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $751,584 | 16.1% | 84.2% |
| 6 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $289,644 | 6.2% | 90.4% |
| 7 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $173,210 | 3.7% | 94.1% |
| 8 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $145,684 | 3.1% | 97.2% |
| 9 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $112,114 | 2.4% | 99.6% |
| 10 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $18,606 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $128 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 12 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $111 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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