Commodity subsidies in Sevier County, Tennessee totaled $20,523 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Sevier County, Tennessee Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Tennessee (Rep. David Kusthoff) | $3,805,027 | 23.8% | 23.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Tennessee (Rep. Phil Roe) | $1,110,724 | 7.0% | 30.8% |
| 3 | 6th District of Tennessee (Rep. John Rose) | $714,476 | 4.5% | 35.2% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Tennessee (Rep. Charles Fleischmann) | $539,959 | 3.4% | 38.6% |
| 5 | 7th District of Tennessee (Rep. Mark Green) | $77,176 | 0.5% | 39.1% |
| 6 | 4th District of Tennessee (Rep. Scott DesJarlais) | $5,895 | 0.0% | 39.1% |
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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