North Dakota Farm Subsidies by County
All 95 North Dakota counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Burleigh County leads with $928M.
Which county in North Dakota receives the most farm subsidies?
Burleigh County leads North Dakota with $928M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Burleigh 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 | Burleigh County | $928M | $596.28 | 28,246 | 997 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Cavalier County | $486M | $8,162.23 | 34,816 | 290 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Ward County | $450M | $414.34 | 45,254 | 982 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Cass County | $418M | $147.97 | 39,853 | 2,449 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Stutsman County | $387M | $1,136.97 | 36,658 | 636 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Bottineau County | $348M | $3,376.88 | 42,704 | 441 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Mclean County | $346M | $2,252.29 | 43,159 | 470 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Richland County | $323M | $1,229.54 | 31,820 | 975 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Barnes County | $317M | $1,830.74 | 32,643 | 767 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Grand Forks County | $317M | $279.09 | 41,570 | 1,049 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Ramsey County | $301M | $1,630.93 | 28,046 | 311 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | Walsh County | $276M | $1,622.14 | 30,982 | 1,026 | 2010–2025 |
| 13 | Dickey County | $272M | $3,424.05 | 29,014 | 453 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Wells County | $260M | $4,112.97 | 25,114 | 313 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Benson County | $249M | $2,556.24 | 31,718 | 195 | 2010–2025 |
| 16 | Sargent County | $242M | $3,933.13 | 23,923 | 428 | 2010–2025 |
| 17 | Mckenzie County | $224M | $1,178.13 | 21,212 | 197 | 2010–2025 |
| 18 | Williams County | $213M | $439.07 | 16,325 | 642 | 2010–2025 |
| 19 | Traill County | $206M | $1,607.42 | 18,079 | 652 | 2010–2025 |
| 20 | Stark County | $203M | $450.31 | 24,856 | 447 | 2010–2025 |
| 21 | Mchenry County | $198M | $2,262.38 | 33,901 | 226 | 2010–2025 |
| 22 | Lamoure County | $190M | $2,903.62 | 13,565 | 310 | 2010–2025 |
| 23 | Emmons County | $185M | $3,521.98 | 23,778 | 186 | 2010–2025 |
| 24 | Towner County | $177M | $5,523.34 | 18,779 | 204 | 2010–2025 |
| 25 | Ransom County | $177M | $2,009.08 | 19,894 | 586 | 2010–2025 |
| 26 | Steele County | $170M | $5,756.64 | 21,964 | 295 | 2010–2025 |
| 27 | Pierce County | $168M | $2,592.15 | 20,496 | 262 | 2010–2025 |
| 28 | Mountrail County | $167M | $1,147.95 | 19,790 | 329 | 2010–2025 |
| 29 | Burke County | $165M | $4,824.28 | 23,186 | 279 | 2010–2025 |
| 30 | Divide County | $164M | $4,691.51 | 18,978 | 208 | 2010–2025 |
| 31 | Morton County | $160M | $324.13 | 20,279 | 367 | 2010–2025 |
| 32 | Kidder County | $159M | $4,170.83 | 21,098 | 137 | 2010–2025 |
| 33 | Pembina County | $156M | $1,413.46 | 11,662 | 618 | 2010–2025 |
| 34 | Dunn County | $156M | $2,431.80 | 19,091 | 88 | 2010–2025 |
| 35 | Renville County | $153M | $4,034.88 | 17,244 | 193 | 2010–2025 |
| 36 | Nelson County | $144M | $3,013.68 | 19,017 | 205 | 2010–2025 |
| 37 | Grant County | $143M | $3,893.04 | 19,932 | 126 | 2010–2025 |
| 38 | Bowman County | $138M | $2,862.62 | 16,949 | 198 | 2010–2025 |
| 39 | Adams County | $138M | $3,907.25 | 21,474 | 179 | 2010–2025 |
| 40 | Hettinger County | $124M | $3,086.47 | 15,597 | 305 | 2010–2025 |
| 41 | Rolette County | $121M | $570.70 | 15,368 | 271 | 2010–2025 |
| 42 | Oliver County | $104M | $3,692.20 | 13,842 | 116 | 2010–2025 |
| 43 | Eddy County | $99M | $2,687.07 | 13,264 | 143 | 2010–2025 |
| 44 | Griggs County | $89M | $2,435.11 | 13,808 | 284 | 2010–2025 |
| 45 | Foster County | $77M | $1,460.77 | 5,198 | 135 | 2010–2025 |
| 46 | Mercer County | $77M | $575.03 | 13,960 | 91 | 2010–2025 |
| 47 | Sheridan County | $75M | $3,858.87 | 12,130 | 106 | 2010–2025 |
| 48 | Mcintosh County | $75M | $1,817.29 | 11,166 | 121 | 2010–2025 |
| 49 | Sioux County | $70M | $1,127.39 | 9,525 | 100 | 2010–2025 |
| 50 | Billings County | $66M | $4,505.82 | 6,126 | 33 | 2010–2025 |
| 51 | Logan County | $57M | $1,870.90 | 7,444 | 87 | 2010–2025 |
| 52 | Slope County | $53M | $6,028.28 | 1,533 | 82 | 2010–2025 |
| 53 | Golden Valley County | $48M | $1,822.14 | 5,341 | 120 | 2010–2025 |
| 54 | Meade County | $7M | — | 58 | 26 | 2014–2025 |
| 55 | Custer County | $4M | — | 35 | 18 | 2013–2025 |
| 56 | Beltrami County | $2M | — | 25 | 13 | 2010–2021 |
| 57 | Pennington County | $2M | — | 30 | 22 | 2010–2025 |
| 58 | Wright County | $2M | — | 35 | 25 | 2010–2021 |
| 59 | Rice County | $1M | — | 28 | 20 | 2010–2025 |
| 60 | Pittsburg County | $1M | — | 4 | 4 | 2010–2016 |
| 61 | Chisago County | $1M | — | 14 | 13 | 2010–2025 |
| 62 | Fall River County | $1M | — | 12 | 8 | 2014–2025 |
| 63 | Clay County | $1M | — | 22 | 17 | 2010–2025 |
| 64 | Carlton County | $1M | — | 14 | 12 | 2010–2025 |
| 65 | Otter Tail County | $1M | — | 14 | 12 | 2010–2025 |
| 66 | Franklin County | $1M | — | 6 | 6 | 2010–2015 |
| 67 | Roosevelt County | $1M | — | 7 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| 68 | Mille Lacs County | $0M | — | 10 | 6 | 2014–2020 |
| 69 | Beadle County | $0M | — | 5 | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| 70 | Wibaux County | $0M | — | 11 | 5 | 2011–2012 |
| 71 | Lawrence County | $0M | — | 7 | 7 | 2014–2022 |
| 72 | Cowley County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| 73 | Crow Wing County | $0M | — | 5 | 5 | 2010–2016 |
| 74 | Carver County | $0M | — | 12 | 6 | 2015–2021 |
| 75 | Norman County | $0M | — | 24 | 16 | 2010–2023 |
| 76 | Polk County | $0M | — | 6 | 6 | 2010–2016 |
| 77 | Cook County | $0M | — | 12 | 6 | 2017–2022 |
| 78 | Codington County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| 79 | Yankton County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2014–2015 |
| 80 | Walworth County | $0M | — | 11 | 7 | 2011–2025 |
| 81 | Perkins County | $0M | — | 7 | 5 | 2011–2022 |
| 82 | Harding County | $0M | — | 4 | 3 | 2011–2014 |
| 83 | Dawson County | $0M | — | 4 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 84 | Roberts County | $0M | — | 9 | 7 | 2012–2025 |
| 85 | Traverse County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 86 | Wadena County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 87 | Sherburne County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 88 | Corson County | $0M | — | 4 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| 89 | Becker County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 90 | Mcpherson County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 91 | Marshall County | $0M | — | 14 | 9 | 2011–2025 |
| 92 | Frio County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 93 | Pope County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 94 | Yellowstone County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 95 | Stevens County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |