Emergency Conservation Program payments in Mississippi totaled $249,888 in 2016
Counties in Mississippi Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall County, Mississippi | $122,072 | 48.9% | 48.9% |
| 2 | Winston County, Mississippi | $43,770 | 17.5% | 66.4% |
| 3 | Kemper County, Mississippi | $33,641 | 13.5% | 79.8% |
| 4 | Monroe County, Mississippi | $13,183 | 5.3% | 85.1% |
| 5 | Tippah County, Mississippi | $12,385 | 5.0% | 90.1% |
| 6 | Benton County, Mississippi | $8,730 | 3.5% | 93.6% |
| 7 | Clay County, Mississippi | $7,372 | 3.0% | 96.5% |
| 8 | Greene County, Mississippi | $5,538 | 2.2% | 98.7% |
| 9 | Jasper County, Mississippi | $3,270 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| 10 | Prentiss County, Mississippi | $-73 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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