Commodity subsidies in Monroe County, Indiana totaled $11.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Monroe County, Indiana Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $1,332,178,544 | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| 2 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $1,327,300,470 | 11.9% | 23.9% |
| 3 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $876,316,993 | 7.9% | 31.8% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $333,951,242 | 3.0% | 34.8% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $265,336,730 | 2.4% | 37.2% |
| 6 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $133,603,141 | 1.2% | 38.4% |
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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