Direct Payment Program payments in Pennsylvania totaled $-17,338 in 2016
Counties in Pennsylvania Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County, Pennsylvania | $14,811 | -85.4% | -85.4% |
| 2 | Bucks County, Pennsylvania | $1,940 | -11.2% | -96.6% |
| 3 | Crawford County, Pennsylvania | $1,126 | -6.5% | -103.1% |
| 4 | Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | $644 | -3.7% | -106.8% |
| 5 | Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | $264 | -1.5% | -108.3% |
| 6 | Bedford County, Pennsylvania | $-181 | 1.0% | -107.3% |
| 7 | Bradford County, Pennsylvania | $-254 | 1.5% | -105.8% |
| 8 | Erie County, Pennsylvania | $-621 | 3.6% | -102.3% |
| 9 | Clarion County, Pennsylvania | $-778 | 4.5% | -97.8% |
| 10 | Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania | $-1,619 | 9.3% | -88.4% |
| 11 | Lehigh County, Pennsylvania | $-14,969 | 86.3% | -2.1% |
| 12 | Lycoming County, Pennsylvania | $-17,701 | 102.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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