Total Subsidies payments in Rhode Island totaled $2.3 million in 2022
Total Subsidies in Rhode Island by county, 2022
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 2022 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $877,250 | 38.4% | 38.4% |
| 2 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $712,508 | 31.2% | 69.5% |
| 3 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $389,857 | 17.0% | 86.5% |
| 4 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $301,636 | 13.2% | 99.7% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $6,032 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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