West Virginia Farm Subsidy Payments
West Virginia received $7.3B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 54,377 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $253.56 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 0.6% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $544M | $307.50 |
| FY2024 | $526M | $297.23 |
| FY2023 | $745M | $420.93 |
| FY2022 | $1,031M | $580.94 |
| FY2021 | $1,082M | $606.01 |
| FY2020 | $617M | $344.40 |
| FY2019 | $407M | $226.85 |
| FY2018 | $451M | $249.96 |
| FY2017 | $491M | $270.13 |
| FY2016 | $510M | $278.54 |
| FY2015 | $505M | $274.04 |
| FY2014 | $48M | $26.17 |
| FY2013 | $49M | $26.50 |
| FY2012 | $80M | $43.15 |
| FY2011 | $102M | $54.83 |
| FY2010 | $92M | $49.77 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES, WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF | CHARLESTON | $4,110,863,473 | 101 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | NETTIE | $2,366,259,770 | 5,283 |
| WEST VIRGINIA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES | CHARLESTON | $507,164,044 | 11 |
| WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | CHARLESTON | $93,454,725 | 17 |
| TOURISM , WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF | CHARLESTON | $5,023,334 | 5 |
| JAMESTOWN APTS LP | CHARLESTON | $3,516,827 | 13 |
| GLENBRIER | CHARLESTON | $3,452,315 | 13 |
| CLAY CO HSNG AUTH | CLAY | $3,117,731 | 28 |
| SUMMERS HOUSING APT | CHARLESTON | $3,061,486 | 12 |
| NEW POCATALICO I LP | CHARLESTON | $2,499,201 | 18 |
| FAYETTE HILLS II | CHARLESTON | $2,064,054 | 13 |
| FORREST PLACE | CHARLESTON | $1,898,492 | 14 |
| BOAZ GARDENS LTD. | PARKERSBURG | $1,784,962 | 17 |
| MERCER MANOR APT LP | CHARLESTON | $1,553,726 | 11 |
| R.W. HARPER | MOOREFIELD | $1,466,532 | 29 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | HAMLIN | $1,460,937 | 1,037 |
| WOOD VALLEY II | CHARLESTON | $1,419,363 | 15 |
| CHARLES TOWN LTD V | CHARLES TOWN | $1,287,683 | 11 |
| ASHTON POINTE | CHARLESTON | $1,285,822 | 15 |
| SUE TERRACE II | CHARLESTON | $1,260,832 | 14 |
How much did West Virginia receive in USDA farm subsidies?
West Virginia received $7.3 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 0.6% of the national total across 54,377 payment records. That averages $253.56 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in West Virginia?
West Virginia averaged $253.56 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in West Virginia receives the most farm subsidies?
Kanawha County leads West Virginia with $4,726M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all West Virginia counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in West Virginia?
The largest USDA farm program in West Virginia is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $7,028M. Browse all programs →