Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Mississippi totaled $63,587 in 2017
Counties in Mississippi Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forrest County, Mississippi | $10,113 | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| 2 | Adams County, Mississippi | $9,407 | 14.8% | 30.7% |
| 3 | Marion County, Mississippi | $7,025 | 11.0% | 41.7% |
| 4 | Lowndes County, Mississippi | $5,913 | 9.3% | 51.0% |
| 5 | Scott County, Mississippi | $4,656 | 7.3% | 58.4% |
| 6 | Perry County, Mississippi | $4,158 | 6.5% | 64.9% |
| 7 | Lafayette County, Mississippi | $3,868 | 6.1% | 71.0% |
| 8 | Amite County, Mississippi | $3,799 | 6.0% | 77.0% |
| 9 | Pike County, Mississippi | $3,427 | 5.4% | 82.4% |
| 10 | Panola County, Mississippi | $2,224 | 3.5% | 85.9% |
| 11 | George County, Mississippi | $1,934 | 3.0% | 88.9% |
| 12 | Union County, Mississippi | $1,934 | 3.0% | 91.9% |
| 13 | Stone County, Mississippi | $1,261 | 2.0% | 93.9% |
| 14 | Hinds County, Mississippi | $967 | 1.5% | 95.4% |
| 15 | Covington County, Mississippi | $967 | 1.5% | 97.0% |
| 16 | Carroll County, Mississippi | $967 | 1.5% | 98.5% |
| 17 | Walthall County, Mississippi | $967 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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