Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in La Salle County, Illinois totaled $6,603 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in La Salle County, Illinois Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $1,241,778 | 25.5% | 25.5% |
| 2 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $173,697 | 3.6% | 29.0% |
| 3 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $19,124 | 0.4% | 29.4% |
| 4 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $14,757 | 0.3% | 29.7% |
| 5 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $9,040 | 0.2% | 29.9% |
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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