Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Wyoming totaled $694,602 in 2016
Counties in Wyoming Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goshen County, Wyoming | $185,269 | 26.7% | 26.7% |
| 2 | Niobrara County, Wyoming | $159,275 | 22.9% | 49.6% |
| 3 | Albany County, Wyoming | $133,130 | 19.2% | 68.8% |
| 4 | Natrona County, Wyoming | $114,670 | 16.5% | 85.3% |
| 5 | Fremont County, Wyoming | $20,103 | 2.9% | 88.2% |
| 6 | Johnson County, Wyoming | $18,612 | 2.7% | 90.9% |
| 7 | Crook County, Wyoming | $17,076 | 2.5% | 93.3% |
| 8 | Sweetwater County, Wyoming | $11,285 | 1.6% | 94.9% |
| 9 | Carbon County, Wyoming | $8,464 | 1.2% | 96.2% |
| 10 | Laramie County, Wyoming | $8,464 | 1.2% | 97.4% |
| 11 | Park County, Wyoming | $7,047 | 1.0% | 98.4% |
| 12 | Converse County, Wyoming | $5,649 | 0.8% | 99.2% |
| 13 | Big Horn County, Wyoming | $5,558 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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