Disaster payments in Pershing County, Nevada totaled $92,931 in 2017
Counties in Pershing County, Nevada Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washoe County, Nevada | $443,256 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 2 | Mineral County, Nevada | $113,717 | 9.5% | 46.5% |
| 3 | 32035 | $113,206 | 9.5% | 56.0% |
| 4 | Pershing County, Nevada | $92,931 | 7.8% | 63.7% |
| 5 | White Pine County, Nevada | $80,179 | 6.7% | 70.4% |
| 6 | Humboldt County, Nevada | $72,180 | 6.0% | 76.5% |
| 7 | Nye County, Nevada | $60,711 | 5.1% | 81.5% |
| 8 | Churchill County, Nevada | $49,749 | 4.2% | 85.7% |
| 9 | Lyon County, Nevada | $49,297 | 4.1% | 89.8% |
| 10 | Esmeralda County, Nevada | $42,138 | 3.5% | 93.3% |
| 11 | Lander County, Nevada | $40,930 | 3.4% | 96.7% |
| 12 | Eureka County, Nevada | $17,917 | 1.5% | 98.2% |
| 13 | Elko County, Nevada | $16,608 | 1.4% | 99.6% |
| 14 | Douglas County, Nevada | $4,387 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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