Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Polk County, Iowa totaled $4,743 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Polk County, Iowa Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $6,413,895 | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| 2 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $4,976,407 | 23.3% | 53.3% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $2,196,546 | 10.3% | 63.6% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $1,192,242 | 5.6% | 69.2% |
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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