Disaster payments in Putnam County, Illinois totaled $815,887 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Putnam County, Illinois Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $3,308,350 | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| 2 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $836,822 | 3.0% | 14.7% |
| 3 | 16th District of Illinois (Rep. Adam Kinzinger) | $815,887 | 2.9% | 17.5% |
| 4 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $574,167 | 2.0% | 19.6% |
| 5 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $95,235 | 0.3% | 19.9% |
| 6 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $13,060 | 0.0% | 20.0% |
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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