Deficiency Payment payments in Jefferson County, Arkansas totaled $13.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Jefferson County, Arkansas Receiving Deficiency Payment payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Deficiency Payment 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $204,485,546 | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $6,676,423 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
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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