Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Knox County, Indiana totaled $2.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Knox County, Indiana Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $5,514,775 | 42.2% | 42.2% |
| 2 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $1,235,169 | 9.5% | 51.7% |
| 3 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $311,576 | 2.4% | 54.1% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $120,079 | 0.9% | 55.0% |
| 5 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $104,408 | 0.8% | 55.8% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $34,651 | 0.3% | 56.0% |
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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