Direct Payment Program payments in South Carolina totaled $6,587 in 2016
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorchester County, South Carolina | $6,791 | 103.1% | 103.1% |
| 2 | Clarendon County, South Carolina | $4,039 | 61.3% | 164.4% |
| 3 | Orangeburg County, South Carolina | $3,220 | 48.9% | 213.3% |
| 4 | Sumter County, South Carolina | $1,059 | 16.1% | 229.4% |
| 5 | Richland County, South Carolina | $209 | 3.2% | 232.5% |
| 6 | Edgefield County, South Carolina | $-442 | -6.7% | 225.8% |
| 7 | Barnwell County, South Carolina | $-8,289 | -125.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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