Disaster payments in Johnson County, Arkansas totaled $6.3 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Johnson County, Arkansas Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $499,421,102 | 36.3% | 36.3% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $185,520,647 | 13.5% | 49.8% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $52,782,087 | 3.8% | 53.6% |
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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