Commodity subsidies in Black Hawk County, Iowa totaled $279 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Black Hawk County, Iowa Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $8,327,979,208 | 33.9% | 33.9% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $1,669,904,039 | 6.8% | 40.7% |
| 3 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $1,463,130,748 | 6.0% | 46.7% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $1,241,541,570 | 5.1% | 51.7% |
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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