Conservation payments in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa totaled $56.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $1,456,258,569 | 19.5% | 19.5% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $1,114,719,165 | 14.9% | 34.5% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $619,539,641 | 8.3% | 42.8% |
| 4 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $498,513,860 | 6.7% | 49.5% |
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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