Total Subsidies payments in Rhode Island totaled $8.5 million in 2020
Total Subsidies in Rhode Island by county, 2020
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 2020 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $5,221,503 | 61.7% | 61.7% |
| 2 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $1,726,658 | 20.4% | 82.1% |
| 3 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $1,104,167 | 13.0% | 95.1% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $334,360 | 3.9% | 99.1% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $72,042 | 0.9% | 99.9% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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