New Hampshire Farm Subsidies by County
All 32 New Hampshire counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Merrimack County leads with $1,179M.
Which county in New Hampshire receives the most farm subsidies?
Merrimack County leads New Hampshire with $1,179M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Merrimack 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 | Merrimack County | $1,179M | $475.03 | 3,038 | 285 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Grafton County | $45M | $30.63 | 2,809 | 315 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Hillsborough County | $31M | $4.74 | 882 | 240 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Belknap County | $26M | $26.17 | 415 | 173 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Cheshire County | $24M | $19.59 | 1,773 | 169 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Rockingham County | $19M | $3.90 | 1,315 | 123 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Coos County | $17M | $33.72 | 1,538 | 121 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Worcester County | $16M | — | 87 | 83 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Carroll County | $15M | $18.89 | 376 | 92 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Middlesex County | $13M | — | 46 | 40 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Strafford County | $12M | $6.00 | 347 | 93 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | Windham County | $8M | — | 58 | 53 | 2010–2024 |
| 13 | Plymouth County | $7M | — | 30 | 28 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Newport County | $6M | — | 43 | 42 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Hartford County | $5M | — | 18 | 14 | 2010–2024 |
| 16 | Windsor County | $5M | — | 26 | 24 | 2010–2025 |
| 17 | Sullivan County | $4M | $6.31 | 521 | 78 | 2010–2025 |
| 18 | Bristol County | $4M | — | 18 | 15 | 2010–2025 |
| 19 | New London County | $3M | — | 26 | 23 | 2010–2023 |
| 20 | Hampden County | $2M | — | 12 | 12 | 2010–2024 |
| 21 | Essex County | $2M | — | 14 | 13 | 2010–2025 |
| 22 | Oxford County | $1M | — | 4 | 4 | 2017–2025 |
| 23 | York County | $1M | — | 16 | 13 | 2010–2024 |
| 24 | Lancaster County | $0M | — | 4 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| 25 | Hancock County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 26 | Rutland County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 27 | Washington County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 28 | Kennebec County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 29 | Piscataquis County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 30 | Franklin County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 31 | Aroostook County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 32 | Caledonia County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |