Disaster payments in Bartholomew County, Indiana totaled $749 in 2017
Congressional Districts in Bartholomew County, Indiana Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $52,462 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| 2 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $49,032 | 11.7% | 24.2% |
| 3 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $6,105 | 1.5% | 25.6% |
| 4 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $1,851 | 0.4% | 26.1% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $1,250 | 0.3% | 26.4% |
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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