Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Knox County, Indiana totaled $2.9 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Knox County, Indiana Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $22,652,390 | 15.3% | 15.3% |
| 2 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $15,942,627 | 10.8% | 26.1% |
| 3 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $14,460,947 | 9.8% | 35.9% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $3,929,023 | 2.7% | 38.6% |
| 5 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $3,685,344 | 2.5% | 41.1% |
| 6 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $1,136,884 | 0.8% | 41.8% |
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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