Total Subsidies payments in Vermont totaled $13.9 million in 2018
Total Subsidies in Vermont by county, 2018
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $3,893,212 | 28.1% | 28.1% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $3,663,714 | 26.4% | 54.5% |
| 3 | Orleans County, Vermont | $1,560,661 | 11.2% | 65.7% |
| 4 | Orange County, Vermont | $705,593 | 5.1% | 70.8% |
| 5 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $703,187 | 5.1% | 75.9% |
| 6 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $664,600 | 4.8% | 80.6% |
| 7 | Rutland County, Vermont | $607,625 | 4.4% | 85.0% |
| 8 | Windham County, Vermont | $394,871 | 2.8% | 87.9% |
| 9 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $349,893 | 2.5% | 90.4% |
| 10 | Washington County, Vermont | $325,732 | 2.3% | 92.7% |
| 11 | Bennington County, Vermont | $317,415 | 2.3% | 95.0% |
| 12 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $310,070 | 2.2% | 97.3% |
| 13 | Windsor County, Vermont | $215,260 | 1.6% | 98.8% |
| 14 | Essex County, Vermont | $165,049 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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