Disaster payments in Modoc County, California totaled $51.0 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Modoc County, California Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of California (Rep. Doug LaMalfa) | $162,700,203 | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| 2 | 2nd District of California (Rep. Jared Huffman) | $46,007,890 | 2.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 | 8th District of California (Rep. Paul Cook) | $12,155,176 | 0.5% | 9.6% |
| 4 | 4th District of California (Rep. Tom McClintock) | $11,900,978 | 0.5% | 10.2% |
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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