Disaster payments in Clarendon County, South Carolina totaled $716,759 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Clarendon County, South Carolina Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $881,298 | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| 2 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $823,481 | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| 3 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $722,461 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| 4 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $420,371 | 3.2% | 21.9% |
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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