Commodity subsidies in Casey County, Kentucky totaled $23.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Casey County, Kentucky Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $1,219,669,619 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $79,471,212 | 2.2% | 36.7% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $69,085,987 | 2.0% | 38.6% |
| 4 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $46,817,150 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $26,358,531 | 0.7% | 40.7% |
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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