Disaster payments in Osceola County, Iowa totaled $10.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Osceola County, Iowa Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $409,391,210 | 25.6% | 25.6% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $215,470,449 | 13.5% | 39.0% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $112,452,978 | 7.0% | 46.0% |
| 4 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $83,747,187 | 5.2% | 51.3% |
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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