Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Macoupin County, Illinois totaled $10,948 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Macoupin County, Illinois Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $173,459 | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $59,398 | 4.2% | 16.5% |
| 3 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $7,499 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| 4 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $2,808 | 0.2% | 17.2% |
| 5 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $2,110 | 0.1% | 17.4% |
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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