Loan Deficiency payments in Utah totaled $371,279 in 2017
Counties in Utah Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Loan Deficiency 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Box Elder County, Utah | $173,942 | 46.8% | 46.8% |
| 2 | San Juan County, Utah | $103,666 | 27.9% | 74.8% |
| 3 | Cache County, Utah | $65,476 | 17.6% | 92.4% |
| 4 | Utah County, Utah | $13,786 | 3.7% | 96.1% |
| 5 | Sanpete County, Utah | $9,383 | 2.5% | 98.6% |
| 6 | Juab County, Utah | $3,615 | 1.0% | 99.6% |
| 7 | Salt Lake County, Utah | $1,410 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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