Direct Payment Program payments in Michigan totaled $130,542 in 2016
Counties in Michigan Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lapeer County, Michigan | $132,276 | 101.3% | 101.3% |
| 2 | Saint Clair County, Michigan | $107,040 | 82.0% | 183.3% |
| 3 | Eaton County, Michigan | $71,909 | 55.1% | 238.4% |
| 4 | Barry County, Michigan | $63,512 | 48.7% | 287.1% |
| 5 | Tuscola County, Michigan | $18,489 | 14.2% | 301.2% |
| 6 | Ionia County, Michigan | $12,984 | 9.9% | 311.2% |
| 7 | Macomb County, Michigan | $4,275 | 3.3% | 314.4% |
| 8 | Newaygo County, Michigan | $4,118 | 3.2% | 317.6% |
| 9 | Calhoun County, Michigan | $3,939 | 3.0% | 320.6% |
| 10 | Kent County, Michigan | $3,889 | 3.0% | 323.6% |
| 11 | Muskegon County, Michigan | $1,892 | 1.4% | 325.0% |
| 12 | Cass County, Michigan | $1,290 | 1.0% | 326.0% |
| 13 | Presque Isle County, Michigan | $905 | 0.7% | 326.7% |
| 14 | Iosco County, Michigan | $197 | 0.2% | 326.9% |
| 15 | Monroe County, Michigan | $136 | 0.1% | 327.0% |
| 16 | Osceola County, Michigan | $-20 | 0.0% | 327.0% |
| 17 | Arenac County, Michigan | $-733 | -0.6% | 326.4% |
| 18 | Mecosta County, Michigan | $-2,529 | -1.9% | 324.5% |
| 19 | Montcalm County, Michigan | $-27,906 | -21.4% | 303.1% |
| 20 | Jackson County, Michigan | $-51,678 | -39.6% | 263.5% |
| 21 | Ottawa County, Michigan | $-52,457 | -40.2% | 223.3% |
| 22 | Allegan County, Michigan | $-160,986 | -123.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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