Disaster payments in Boone County, Illinois totaled $4.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Boone County, Illinois Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $111,916,596 | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $32,238,545 | 3.6% | 16.3% |
| 3 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $10,850,239 | 1.2% | 17.5% |
| 4 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $9,596,009 | 1.1% | 18.6% |
| 5 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $4,156,241 | 0.5% | 19.0% |
| 6 | 16th District of Illinois (Rep. Adam Kinzinger) | $2,803,923 | 0.3% | 19.3% |
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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