Emergency Conservation Program payments in Mississippi totaled $301,130 in 2019
Counties in Mississippi Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County, Mississippi | $76,501 | 25.4% | 25.4% |
| 2 | Tippah County, Mississippi | $68,837 | 22.9% | 48.3% |
| 3 | Alcorn County, Mississippi | $49,623 | 16.5% | 64.7% |
| 4 | Tishomingo County, Mississippi | $18,341 | 6.1% | 70.8% |
| 5 | Rankin County, Mississippi | $13,945 | 4.6% | 75.5% |
| 6 | Calhoun County, Mississippi | $11,927 | 4.0% | 79.4% |
| 7 | Perry County, Mississippi | $10,390 | 3.5% | 82.9% |
| 8 | Lafayette County, Mississippi | $9,916 | 3.3% | 86.2% |
| 9 | Prentiss County, Mississippi | $9,240 | 3.1% | 89.2% |
| 10 | Hinds County, Mississippi | $8,490 | 2.8% | 92.1% |
| 11 | Oktibbeha County, Mississippi | $5,243 | 1.7% | 93.8% |
| 12 | Pearl River County, Mississippi | $4,688 | 1.6% | 95.4% |
| 13 | Lee County, Mississippi | $4,643 | 1.5% | 96.9% |
| 14 | Leake County, Mississippi | $3,501 | 1.2% | 98.1% |
| 15 | Monroe County, Mississippi | $3,264 | 1.1% | 99.1% |
| 16 | Itawamba County, Mississippi | $1,388 | 0.5% | 99.6% |
| 17 | Forrest County, Mississippi | $1,193 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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