West Virginia Farm Subsidies by County
All 64 West Virginia counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Kanawha County leads with $4,726M.
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 Kanawha 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 | Kanawha County | $4,726M | $1,664.40 | 2,701 | 141 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Hardy County | $17M | $77.67 | 2,403 | 207 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Greenbrier County | $17M | $30.95 | 3,626 | 137 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Hampshire County | $14M | $37.99 | 2,899 | 113 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Jefferson County | $14M | $15.05 | 3,361 | 264 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Pendleton County | $13M | $124.16 | 3,045 | 85 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Berkeley County | $12M | $6.08 | 2,712 | 99 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Wood County | $12M | $8.48 | 2,024 | 96 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Mason County | $11M | $25.89 | 2,992 | 146 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Preston County | $10M | $18.40 | 2,216 | 76 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Cabell County | $10M | $6.41 | 348 | 121 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | Monroe County | $8M | $41.62 | 2,918 | 85 | 2010–2025 |
| 13 | Grant County | $8M | $42.22 | 1,298 | 85 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Randolph County | $6M | $13.31 | 2,010 | 48 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Wayne County | $6M | $9.24 | 166 | 50 | 2010–2025 |
| 16 | Jackson County | $5M | $11.92 | 1,683 | 43 | 2010–2025 |
| 17 | Putnam County | $5M | $6.33 | 537 | 63 | 2010–2025 |
| 18 | Harrison County | $5M | $4.81 | 2,107 | 19 | 2010–2025 |
| 19 | Fayette County | $5M | $7.55 | 198 | 43 | 2010–2025 |
| 20 | Lewis County | $4M | $16.69 | 1,261 | 15 | 2010–2025 |
| 21 | Lincoln County | $4M | $12.50 | 2,648 | 22 | 2010–2025 |
| 22 | Roane County | $4M | $18.03 | 529 | 40 | 2010–2025 |
| 23 | Pocahontas County | $4M | $29.22 | 1,635 | 85 | 2010–2025 |
| 24 | Raleigh County | $4M | $3.10 | 1,680 | 30 | 2010–2025 |
| 25 | Summers County | $4M | $18.24 | 173 | 28 | 2010–2025 |
| 26 | Mingo County | $4M | $9.85 | 66 | 44 | 2010–2025 |
| 27 | Clay County | $3M | $24.58 | 115 | 26 | 2010–2025 |
| 28 | Barbour County | $3M | $13.62 | 315 | 23 | 2010–2025 |
| 29 | Braxton County | $3M | $13.49 | 1,393 | 14 | 2010–2025 |
| 30 | Wirt County | $2M | $32.22 | 163 | 28 | 2010–2025 |
| 31 | Pleasants County | $2M | $19.68 | 104 | 26 | 2010–2025 |
| 32 | Mercer County | $2M | $2.40 | 224 | 50 | 2010–2025 |
| 33 | Marshall County | $2M | $4.70 | 1,137 | 7 | 2010–2025 |
| 34 | Calhoun County | $2M | $22.80 | 961 | 8 | 2010–2025 |
| 35 | Mineral County | $2M | $4.80 | 283 | 61 | 2010–2025 |
| 36 | Ritchie County | $1M | $9.78 | 206 | 25 | 2010–2025 |
| 37 | Wetzel County | $1M | $5.97 | 70 | 22 | 2010–2025 |
| 38 | Wyoming County | $1M | $3.57 | 30 | 16 | 2010–2025 |
| 39 | Watauga County | $1M | — | 7 | 7 | 2011–2020 |
| 40 | Monongalia County | $1M | $1.00 | 207 | 28 | 2010–2025 |
| 41 | Hancock County | $1M | $2.08 | 24 | 16 | 2010–2025 |
| 42 | Nicholas County | $1M | $3.33 | 192 | 27 | 2010–2025 |
| 43 | Upshur County | $1M | $3.20 | 203 | 41 | 2010–2025 |
| 44 | Gilmer County | $1M | $6.85 | 105 | 10 | 2010–2025 |
| 45 | Doddridge County | $1M | $4.74 | 163 | 23 | 2010–2025 |
| 46 | Marion County | $0M | $0.72 | 261 | 14 | 2010–2025 |
| 47 | Washington County | $0M | — | 16 | 12 | 2010–2025 |
| 48 | Morgan County | $0M | $2.01 | 109 | 21 | 2010–2025 |
| 49 | Tyler County | $0M | $5.72 | 136 | 8 | 2010–2025 |
| 50 | Boone County | $0M | $1.66 | 61 | 18 | 2010–2025 |
| 51 | Tucker County | $0M | $4.87 | 80 | 18 | 2010–2025 |
| 52 | Taylor County | $0M | $1.96 | 198 | 8 | 2010–2025 |
| 53 | Mcdowell County | $0M | $1.45 | 31 | 18 | 2010–2023 |
| 54 | Ohio County | $0M | $0.73 | 133 | 15 | 2010–2025 |
| 55 | Brooke County | $0M | $1.14 | 103 | 17 | 2010–2025 |
| 56 | Baltimore County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2017–2018 |
| 57 | Berkshire County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 58 | Logan County | $0M | $0.27 | 28 | 14 | 2010–2025 |
| 59 | Webster County | $0M | $0.84 | 44 | 8 | 2010–2025 |
| 60 | Tazewell County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 61 | Stafford County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 62 | Greene County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 63 | Athens County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 64 | Allegany County | $0M | — | 3 | 2 | 2011–2012 |