Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Hancock County, Indiana totaled $1.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Hancock County, Indiana Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $20,709,460 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| 2 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $14,366,362 | 11.9% | 29.1% |
| 3 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $7,753,753 | 6.4% | 35.5% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $4,895,272 | 4.1% | 39.6% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $3,336,526 | 2.8% | 42.4% |
| 6 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $1,314,256 | 1.1% | 43.5% |
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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