Maine Farm Subsidies by County
All 54 Maine counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Kennebec County leads with $2,699M.
Which county in Maine receives the most farm subsidies?
Kennebec County leads Maine with $2,699M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Kennebec County details →
How are county subsidy totals calculated?
County totals are aggregated from individual payment records in USASpending.gov where a county is listed on the transaction. Totals include all USDA financial assistance award types — direct payments, conservation, commodity support, and disaster programs.
Does the per-capita figure reflect farm population only?
No. Per-capita figures divide total subsidy dollars by the county's total Census Bureau population, not just farm households. This provides a consistent basis for comparison across counties regardless of farm density.
| Rank | County | Total Payments | Avg $/Capita/Year | Records | Recipients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennebec County | $2,699M | $1,338.35 | 4,268 | 298 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Aroostook County | $149M | $136.80 | 11,617 | 1,032 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Penobscot County | $112M | $45.70 | 5,098 | 559 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Washington County | $63M | $124.77 | 1,812 | 363 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Waldo County | $48M | $76.38 | 2,383 | 277 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Cumberland County | $46M | $9.55 | 2,955 | 416 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Somerset County | $42M | $51.36 | 3,427 | 277 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Oxford County | $39M | $41.51 | 1,589 | 207 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Franklin County | $28M | $56.63 | 2,113 | 239 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Androscoggin County | $27M | $15.52 | 2,273 | 244 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Piscataquis County | $27M | $98.39 | 1,196 | 232 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | York County | $26M | $7.77 | 919 | 250 | 2010–2025 |
| 13 | Hancock County | $25M | $27.89 | 654 | 183 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Knox County | $24M | $36.65 | 809 | 297 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Lincoln County | $14M | $24.93 | 864 | 322 | 2010–2025 |
| 16 | Sagadahoc County | $10M | $17.37 | 311 | 110 | 2010–2025 |
| 17 | Cambria County | $8M | — | 34 | 32 | 2010–2022 |
| 18 | Blair County | $7M | — | 39 | 33 | 2010–2022 |
| 19 | St. Croix County | $5M | — | 19 | 18 | 2010–2020 |
| 20 | Fulton County | $5M | — | 14 | 12 | 2010–2022 |
| 21 | Indiana County | $4M | — | 29 | 22 | 2010–2022 |
| 22 | Armstrong County | $3M | — | 29 | 25 | 2010–2023 |
| 23 | Clearfield County | $3M | — | 18 | 16 | 2010–2022 |
| 24 | Sullivan County | $3M | — | 20 | 19 | 2010–2023 |
| 25 | Venango County | $3M | — | 15 | 13 | 2010–2023 |
| 26 | Grafton County | $3M | — | 31 | 21 | 2010–2024 |
| 27 | Strafford County | $3M | — | 13 | 12 | 2010–2024 |
| 28 | Orange County | $2M | — | 13 | 12 | 2010–2023 |
| 29 | Clarion County | $2M | — | 15 | 13 | 2010–2022 |
| 30 | Mifflin County | $2M | — | 13 | 11 | 2010–2022 |
| 31 | Belknap County | $2M | — | 9 | 8 | 2010–2017 |
| 32 | Allegany County | $2M | — | 14 | 13 | 2010–2022 |
| 33 | Huntingdon County | $2M | — | 15 | 10 | 2010–2025 |
| 34 | Carroll County | $2M | — | 14 | 13 | 2010–2022 |
| 35 | Windham County | $2M | — | 19 | 15 | 2010–2024 |
| 36 | Fayette County | $2M | — | 12 | 11 | 2010–2021 |
| 37 | Greene County | $1M | — | 10 | 8 | 2010–2019 |
| 38 | Westmoreland County | $1M | — | 13 | 10 | 2010–2022 |
| 39 | Orleans County | $1M | — | 7 | 6 | 2010–2016 |
| 40 | Rockingham County | $1M | — | 6 | 6 | 2010–2016 |
| 41 | Lamoille County | $1M | — | 7 | 6 | 2010–2016 |
| 42 | Essex County | $1M | — | 6 | 6 | 2010–2025 |
| 43 | Coos County | $1M | — | 5 | 5 | 2010–2016 |
| 44 | Hampshire County | $1M | — | 6 | 5 | 2010–2016 |
| 45 | Gloucester County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 46 | Hocking County | $0M | — | 8 | 5 | 2010–2015 |
| 47 | Newaygo County | $0M | — | 15 | 12 | 2011–2025 |
| 48 | Pike County | $0M | — | 7 | 6 | 2010–2015 |
| 49 | Riverside County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2017–2018 |
| 50 | St. Lucie County | $0M | — | 3 | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| 51 | Citrus County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| 52 | Coshocton County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 53 | Hillsborough County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2012–2017 |
| 54 | Fremont County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |