Tree Assistance Program payments in New York totaled $181,526 in 2017
Counties in New York Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario County, New York | $119,550 | 65.9% | 65.9% |
| 2 | Chautauqua County, New York | $56,374 | 31.1% | 96.9% |
| 3 | Oswego County, New York | $21,440 | 11.8% | 108.7% |
| 4 | Yates County, New York | $13,737 | 7.6% | 116.3% |
| 5 | Steuben County, New York | $12,559 | 6.9% | 123.2% |
| 6 | Albany County, New York | $11,298 | 6.2% | 129.4% |
| 7 | Ulster County, New York | $9,783 | 5.4% | 134.8% |
| 8 | Tioga County, New York | $5,156 | 2.8% | 137.7% |
| 9 | Tompkins County, New York | $3,152 | 1.7% | 139.4% |
| 10 | Essex County, New York | $1,441 | 0.8% | 140.2% |
| 11 | Erie County, New York | $1,221 | 0.7% | 140.9% |
| 12 | Cayuga County, New York | $1,021 | 0.6% | 141.4% |
| 13 | Orleans County, New York | $935 | 0.5% | 141.9% |
| 14 | Jefferson County, New York | $843 | 0.5% | 142.4% |
| 15 | Seneca County, New York | $371 | 0.2% | 142.6% |
| 16 | Cortland County, New York | $163 | 0.1% | 142.7% |
| 17 | Niagara County, New York | $-77,518 | -42.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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