Total Emergency Relief Program payments in Clarke County, Iowa totaled $825,484 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Clarke County, Iowa Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Emergency Relief Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $139,295,196 | 29.8% | 29.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $34,049,407 | 7.3% | 37.1% |
| 3 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $18,083,750 | 3.9% | 41.0% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $9,838,235 | 2.1% | 43.1% |
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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