Commodity subsidies in Webster County, Mississippi totaled $37.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Webster County, Mississippi Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $4,885,167,350 | 60.6% | 60.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $458,025,941 | 5.7% | 66.3% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $55,588,010 | 0.7% | 67.0% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $23,876,173 | 0.3% | 67.3% |
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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