Loan Deficiency payments in Mississippi totaled $1.8 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Mississippi Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $499,073 | 28.2% | 28.2% |
| 2 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $219,946 | 12.4% | 40.6% |
| 3 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $14,780 | 0.8% | 41.4% |
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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