Disaster payments in Pitkin County, Colorado totaled $7,212 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Pitkin County, Colorado Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $48,405,258 | 49.9% | 49.9% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $25,134,881 | 25.9% | 75.8% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $788,355 | 0.8% | 76.6% |
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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