Commodity subsidies in Harlan County, Kentucky totaled $0 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Harlan County, Kentucky Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $2,895,134 | 14.8% | 14.8% |
| 2 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $563,402 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $527,591 | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| 4 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $278,775 | 1.4% | 21.7% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $108,191 | 0.6% | 22.3% |
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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