Disaster payments in Polk County, Wisconsin totaled $242,257 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Polk County, Wisconsin Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Sean Duffy) | $1,459,451 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Ron Kind) | $1,326,071 | 7.5% | 15.7% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mark Pocan) | $335,748 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
| 4 | 6th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Glenn Grothman) | $42,355 | 0.2% | 17.8% |
| 5 | 8th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mike Gallagher) | $36,299 | 0.2% | 18.0% |
| 6 | 1st District of Wisconsin (Rep. Bryan Steil) | $17,853 | 0.1% | 18.1% |
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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