Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in South Carolina totaled $148,608 in 2016
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarendon County, South Carolina | $54,155 | 36.4% | 36.4% |
| 2 | Aiken County, South Carolina | $32,046 | 21.6% | 58.0% |
| 3 | Marlboro County, South Carolina | $19,236 | 12.9% | 70.9% |
| 4 | Darlington County, South Carolina | $13,567 | 9.1% | 80.1% |
| 5 | Marion County, South Carolina | $11,921 | 8.0% | 88.1% |
| 6 | Pickens County, South Carolina | $7,068 | 4.8% | 92.9% |
| 7 | Union County, South Carolina | $4,937 | 3.3% | 96.2% |
| 8 | Spartanburg County, South Carolina | $3,501 | 2.4% | 98.5% |
| 9 | Sumter County, South Carolina | $2,177 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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