Disaster payments in Sharkey County, Mississippi totaled $13.6 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Sharkey County, Mississippi Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $336,399,155 | 43.4% | 43.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $119,660,412 | 15.4% | 58.8% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $43,155,198 | 5.6% | 64.4% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $21,739,028 | 2.8% | 67.2% |
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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