Disaster payments in Montgomery County, Kentucky totaled $4.4 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Montgomery County, Kentucky Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $159,476,729 | 26.7% | 26.7% |
| 2 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $27,455,083 | 4.6% | 31.3% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $15,288,978 | 2.6% | 33.9% |
| 4 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $11,383,180 | 1.9% | 35.8% |
| 5 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $7,298,313 | 1.2% | 37.0% |
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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