Tree Assistance Program payments in North Carolina totaled $643,425 in 2018
Counties in North Carolina Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County, North Carolina | $219,271 | 34.1% | 34.1% |
| 2 | Wayne County, North Carolina | $108,158 | 16.8% | 50.9% |
| 3 | McDowell County, North Carolina | $92,824 | 14.4% | 65.3% |
| 4 | Robeson County, North Carolina | $81,462 | 12.7% | 78.0% |
| 5 | Cleveland County, North Carolina | $40,414 | 6.3% | 84.3% |
| 6 | Pitt County, North Carolina | $32,622 | 5.1% | 89.3% |
| 7 | Northampton County, North Carolina | $31,663 | 4.9% | 94.2% |
| 8 | Sampson County, North Carolina | $19,298 | 3.0% | 97.2% |
| 9 | Caldwell County, North Carolina | $11,359 | 1.8% | 99.0% |
| 10 | Henderson County, North Carolina | $6,339 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Stanly County, North Carolina | $15 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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