Total Subsidies payments in Vermont totaled $6.3 million in 2016
Total Subsidies in Vermont by county, 2016
| Rank | County | Total Subsidies 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison County, Vermont | $2,011,644 | 31.7% | 31.7% |
| 2 | Franklin County, Vermont | $1,633,311 | 25.8% | 57.5% |
| 3 | Rutland County, Vermont | $408,664 | 6.4% | 63.9% |
| 4 | Chittenden County, Vermont | $399,812 | 6.3% | 70.2% |
| 5 | Orleans County, Vermont | $359,774 | 5.7% | 75.9% |
| 6 | Windham County, Vermont | $315,075 | 5.0% | 80.9% |
| 7 | Orange County, Vermont | $312,535 | 4.9% | 85.8% |
| 8 | Bennington County, Vermont | $188,744 | 3.0% | 88.8% |
| 9 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | $169,249 | 2.7% | 91.5% |
| 10 | Lamoille County, Vermont | $140,860 | 2.2% | 93.7% |
| 11 | Caledonia County, Vermont | $116,851 | 1.8% | 95.5% |
| 12 | Essex County, Vermont | $97,067 | 1.5% | 97.1% |
| 13 | Washington County, Vermont | $97,006 | 1.5% | 98.6% |
| 14 | Windsor County, Vermont | $89,685 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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