Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Oconee County, South Carolina totaled $19,611 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Oconee County, South Carolina Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $181,460 | 19.6% | 19.6% |
| 2 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $59,461 | 6.4% | 26.0% |
| 3 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $25,762 | 2.8% | 28.8% |
| 4 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $3,046 | 0.3% | 29.2% |
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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