Disaster payments in La Paz County, Arizona totaled $3.8 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in La Paz County, Arizona Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arizona (Rep. Tom O'Halleran) | $40,310,370 | 15.2% | 15.2% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arizona (Rep. Paul Gosar) | $3,753,499 | 1.4% | 16.6% |
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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