Commodity subsidies in Calhoun County, West Virginia totaled $190,573 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Calhoun County, West Virginia Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of West Virginia (Rep. Alex Mooney) | $41,419,127 | 28.3% | 28.3% |
| 2 | 3rd District of West Virginia (Rep. Carol Miller) | $22,784,769 | 15.5% | 43.8% |
| 3 | 1st District of West Virginia (Rep. David McKinley) | $11,397,069 | 7.8% | 51.6% |
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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