Rhode Island Farm Subsidies by County
All 10 Rhode Island counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Providence County leads with $2,451M.
Which county in Rhode Island receives the most farm subsidies?
Providence County leads Rhode Island with $2,451M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Providence 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 | Providence County | $2,451M | $233.04 | 658 | 137 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Kent County | $22M | $8.10 | 1,713 | 33 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Washington County | $11M | $5.60 | 655 | 197 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Bristol County | $4M | $6.10 | 187 | 73 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Newport County | $2M | $2.67 | 370 | 95 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Bennington County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 7 | Highland County | $0M | — | 3 | 2 | 2010–2011 |
| 8 | Franklin County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 9 | Van Zandt County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 10 | Worcester County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |