Direct Payment Program payments in Pennsylvania totaled $60,565 in 2017
Counties in Pennsylvania Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh County, Pennsylvania | $19,961 | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| 2 | Lycoming County, Pennsylvania | $17,932 | 29.6% | 62.6% |
| 3 | York County, Pennsylvania | $7,417 | 12.2% | 74.8% |
| 4 | Tioga County, Pennsylvania | $4,308 | 7.1% | 81.9% |
| 5 | Bradford County, Pennsylvania | $3,623 | 6.0% | 87.9% |
| 6 | Sullivan County, Pennsylvania | $3,518 | 5.8% | 93.7% |
| 7 | Crawford County, Pennsylvania | $2,110 | 3.5% | 97.2% |
| 8 | Perry County, Pennsylvania | $866 | 1.4% | 98.6% |
| 9 | Fayette County, Pennsylvania | $830 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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