Disaster payments in Baca County, Colorado totaled $1.2 million in 2019
Congressional Districts in Baca County, Colorado Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2019
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $9,242,977 | 40.8% | 40.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $3,121,463 | 13.8% | 54.6% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $237,407 | 1.0% | 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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