Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in South Carolina totaled $92,074 in 2017
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County, South Carolina | $52,737 | 57.3% | 57.3% |
| 2 | Lee County, South Carolina | $25,437 | 27.6% | 84.9% |
| 3 | Dillon County, South Carolina | $13,228 | 14.4% | 99.3% |
| 4 | Williamsburg County, South Carolina | $1,115 | 1.2% | 100.5% |
| 5 | Spartanburg County, South Carolina | $967 | 1.1% | 101.5% |
| 6 | Pickens County, South Carolina | $-1,410 | -1.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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