Disaster payments in Kent County, Rhode Island totaled $1.3 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Kent County, Rhode Island Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $6,762,053 | 47.8% | 47.8% |
| 2 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $3,786,267 | 26.8% | 74.6% |
| 3 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $2,014,330 | 14.2% | 88.8% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $1,275,851 | 9.0% | 97.9% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $301,930 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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