Emergency Conservation Program payments in Carter County, Montana totaled $48,479 in 2019
Counties in Carter County, Montana Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garfield County, Montana | $440,407 | 28.3% | 28.3% |
| 2 | Blaine County, Montana | $190,016 | 12.2% | 40.5% |
| 3 | Custer County, Montana | $186,565 | 12.0% | 52.4% |
| 4 | Hill County, Montana | $151,865 | 9.7% | 62.2% |
| 5 | Rosebud County, Montana | $151,189 | 9.7% | 71.9% |
| 6 | Sheridan County, Montana | $136,648 | 8.8% | 80.7% |
| 7 | Lewis and Clark County, Montana | $69,772 | 4.5% | 85.2% |
| 8 | Carter County, Montana | $48,479 | 3.1% | 88.3% |
| 9 | Powder River County, Montana | $47,097 | 3.0% | 91.3% |
| 10 | Pondera County, Montana | $35,103 | 2.3% | 93.5% |
| 11 | Teton County, Montana | $27,720 | 1.8% | 95.3% |
| 12 | Meagher County, Montana | $23,986 | 1.5% | 96.9% |
| 13 | Richland County, Montana | $16,903 | 1.1% | 98.0% |
| 14 | Missoula County, Montana | $14,650 | 0.9% | 98.9% |
| 15 | Roosevelt County, Montana | $8,641 | 0.6% | 99.4% |
| 16 | Cascade County, Montana | $8,630 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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