Disaster payments in Meade County, Kentucky totaled $445,682 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Meade County, Kentucky Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $18,447,079 | 36.5% | 36.5% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $1,316,123 | 2.6% | 39.1% |
| 3 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $596,262 | 1.2% | 40.3% |
| 4 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $81,137 | 0.2% | 40.5% |
| 5 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $44,400 | 0.1% | 40.6% |
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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