Disaster payments in New Jersey totaled $1.6 million in 2017
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic County, New Jersey | $353,569 | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| 2 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $300,888 | 18.3% | 39.7% |
| 3 | Salem County, New Jersey | $277,477 | 16.8% | 56.6% |
| 4 | Morris County, New Jersey | $259,298 | 15.7% | 72.3% |
| 5 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $124,935 | 7.6% | 79.9% |
| 6 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $99,204 | 6.0% | 85.9% |
| 7 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $68,544 | 4.2% | 90.1% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $48,349 | 2.9% | 93.0% |
| 9 | Camden County, New Jersey | $45,434 | 2.8% | 95.8% |
| 10 | Warren County, New Jersey | $28,003 | 1.7% | 97.5% |
| 11 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $22,680 | 1.4% | 98.9% |
| 12 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $15,356 | 0.9% | 99.8% |
| 13 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $3,375 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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