Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Dorchester County, South Carolina totaled $205,251 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Dorchester County, South Carolina Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $3,994,696 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 2 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $2,015,574 | 4.9% | 14.6% |
| 3 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $1,934,260 | 4.7% | 19.3% |
| 4 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $59,775 | 0.1% | 19.4% |
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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