Market Loss Assistance Program payments in Lawrence County, Kentucky totaled $35,374 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lawrence County, Kentucky Receiving Market Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Market Loss Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $75,353,624 | 36.8% | 36.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $5,163,732 | 2.5% | 39.3% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $2,248,113 | 1.1% | 40.4% |
| 4 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $1,684,416 | 0.8% | 41.2% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $672,441 | 0.3% | 41.6% |
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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