Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Lincoln County, Colorado totaled $4.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lincoln County, Colorado Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $68,946,613 | 32.5% | 32.5% |
| 2 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $36,948,681 | 17.4% | 49.9% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $295,871 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
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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