Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Cherokee County, Alabama totaled $247,016 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Cherokee County, Alabama Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Alabama (Rep. Martha Roby) | $33,397,017 | 46.0% | 46.0% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Alabama (Rep. Mike Rogers) | $5,016,775 | 6.9% | 52.9% |
| 3 | 7th District of Alabama (Rep. Terri Sewell) | $2,627,533 | 3.6% | 56.6% |
| 4 | 1st District of Alabama (Rep. Bradley Byrne) | $1,547,548 | 2.1% | 58.7% |
| 5 | 4th District of Alabama (Rep. Robert Aderholt) | $140,658 | 0.2% | 58.9% |
| 6 | 5th District of Alabama (Rep. Mo Brooks) | $30,337 | 0.0% | 58.9% |
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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