Disaster payments in Elkhart County, Indiana totaled $3.0 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Elkhart County, Indiana Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $107,021,180 | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| 2 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $74,421,004 | 12.2% | 29.7% |
| 3 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $35,554,393 | 5.8% | 35.5% |
| 4 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $19,814,945 | 3.2% | 38.7% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $15,756,316 | 2.6% | 41.3% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $9,122,264 | 1.5% | 42.8% |
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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