Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Mississippi totaled $87,169 in 2018
Counties in Mississippi Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl River County, Mississippi | $29,379 | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| 2 | Neshoba County, Mississippi | $10,441 | 12.0% | 45.7% |
| 3 | Amite County, Mississippi | $8,732 | 10.0% | 55.7% |
| 4 | Lee County, Mississippi | $5,575 | 6.4% | 62.1% |
| 5 | Tishomingo County, Mississippi | $5,173 | 5.9% | 68.0% |
| 6 | Winston County, Mississippi | $4,850 | 5.6% | 73.6% |
| 7 | Panola County, Mississippi | $4,595 | 5.3% | 78.9% |
| 8 | Kemper County, Mississippi | $3,195 | 3.7% | 82.5% |
| 9 | Walthall County, Mississippi | $2,761 | 3.2% | 85.7% |
| 10 | Tate County, Mississippi | $2,399 | 2.8% | 88.4% |
| 11 | Choctaw County, Mississippi | $2,231 | 2.6% | 91.0% |
| 12 | Marion County, Mississippi | $1,934 | 2.2% | 93.2% |
| 13 | Lamar County, Mississippi | $1,892 | 2.2% | 95.4% |
| 14 | Lawrence County, Mississippi | $1,200 | 1.4% | 96.8% |
| 15 | Attala County, Mississippi | $970 | 1.1% | 97.9% |
| 16 | Chickasaw County, Mississippi | $923 | 1.1% | 98.9% |
| 17 | Pike County, Mississippi | $919 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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