Disaster payments in Worth County, Iowa totaled $23,760 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Worth County, Iowa Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $33,997,042 | 31.5% | 31.5% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $21,785,838 | 20.2% | 51.7% |
| 3 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $5,112,195 | 4.7% | 56.5% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $4,748,011 | 4.4% | 60.9% |
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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