Loan Deficiency payments in Virginia totaled $1.5 million in 2016
Counties in Virginia Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton County, Virginia | $1,182,724 | 77.0% | 77.0% |
| 2 | Isle of Wight County, Virginia | $105,385 | 6.9% | 83.9% |
| 3 | Surry County, Virginia | $48,926 | 3.2% | 87.1% |
| 4 | Sussex County, Virginia | $30,312 | 2.0% | 89.0% |
| 5 | Greensville County, Virginia | $24,141 | 1.6% | 90.6% |
| 6 | Northampton County, Virginia | $23,634 | 1.5% | 92.1% |
| 7 | Accomack County, Virginia | $10,937 | 0.7% | 92.9% |
| 8 | Dinwiddie County, Virginia | $3,401 | 0.2% | 93.1% |
| 9 | Prince George County, Virginia | $1,071 | 0.1% | 93.2% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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