Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments in Macon County, Illinois totaled $1,104 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Macon County, Illinois Receiving Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $44,498 | 66.5% | 66.5% |
| 2 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $177 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
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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