Conservation payments in Hopkins County, Kentucky totaled $22.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Hopkins County, Kentucky Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $479,662,516 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $74,957,267 | 7.4% | 54.9% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $3,681,124 | 0.4% | 55.3% |
| 4 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $2,295,538 | 0.2% | 55.5% |
| 5 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $1,220,449 | 0.1% | 55.6% |
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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