Miscellaneous Disaster Programs payments in Ben Hill County, Georgia totaled $10,308 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Ben Hill County, Georgia Receiving Miscellaneous Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Miscellaneous Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $814,519 | 88.9% | 88.9% |
| 2 | 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) | $4,683 | 0.5% | 89.4% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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