Disaster payments in Whitley County, Kentucky totaled $203,136 in 2017
Congressional Districts in Whitley County, Kentucky Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $314,854 | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| 2 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $266,029 | 9.9% | 21.7% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $78,533 | 2.9% | 24.6% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $60,154 | 2.2% | 26.9% |
| 5 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $37,239 | 1.4% | 28.3% |
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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