Total Emergency Relief Program payments in Polk County, Missouri totaled $86,102 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Polk County, Missouri Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Emergency Relief Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $5,094,464 | 28.0% | 28.0% |
| 2 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $3,309,133 | 18.2% | 46.2% |
| 3 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $2,075,429 | 11.4% | 57.7% |
| 4 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $85,426 | 0.5% | 58.1% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $5,293 | 0.0% | 58.2% |
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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