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Polk County, Iowa Farm Subsidies

Polk County, Iowa received $4,512M in USDA farm subsidy payments across 25,213 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $572.64 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.

3,803 named recipients on record (historical, through ~2019).

Payments by Fiscal Year
Year Total $/Capita
FY2025 $515,066K $1,019.42
FY2024 $494,816K $979.34
FY2023 $645,622K $1,277.81
FY2022 $614,569K $1,226.23
FY2021 $960,058K $1,928.44
FY2020 $626,872K $1,271.49
FY2019 $8,062K $16.42
FY2018 $2,288K $4.71
FY2017 $13,219K $27.48
FY2016 $16,097K $33.92
FY2015 $62,546K $133.78
FY2014 $109,308K $237.07
FY2013 $60,032K $132.59
FY2012 $130,838K $294.18
FY2011 $149,865K $341.55
FY2010 $102,821K $237.81

Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)

Recipient Total Received Payments
IA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES $4,145,421,575 126
JOHN DEERE INSURANCE COMPANY $238,423,305 37
NATIONAL AFFORDABLE $15,643,679 122
FARMERS MUTUAL HAIL $5,757,741 39
RD GN LLLP $4,407,729 16
GREENWAY OF $3,139,584 21
RD CG LLLP $3,077,797 23
NEWTON PARK APTS $3,063,315 26
RD PRESERVATION II $2,728,549 6
RD NORWALK LLLP $2,512,144 15
KEOKUK PARK APTS $2,256,258 14
RD PRESERVATION IV $1,811,140 13
RD FAIRFIELD, LLLP $1,713,277 11
GREENWAY OF ALTOONA $1,659,044 18
WESTERN PRAIRIE $1,438,604 16
VIKING VILLAGE CO $1,417,617 14
RD STATE CTR LLLP $1,272,474 16
RD TOLEDO LLLP $1,269,587 13
GREENFIELD PARK LP $1,250,115 22
MARENGO PK APTS LP $1,239,032 11
MAPLELEAF APARTMENTS $1,181,031 13
PARKERSBURG VILLAGE $1,135,321 12
RD MT PLEASANT LLLP $1,061,484 13
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES $1,055,015 40
INDEPENDENCE LP $1,011,311 17
How much did Polk County, Iowa receive in farm subsidies?

Polk County, Iowa received $4,512 million in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025 across 25,213 records. 3,803 named recipients are on record. That works out to an average of $572.64 per resident per year.

What is the farm subsidy per capita in Polk County, Iowa?

Polk County, Iowa averaged $572.64 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This figure is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by the county's total population, not just the farm population.

What USDA programs pay the most in Polk County, Iowa?

The top USDA program in Polk County, Iowa is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, with $4,145,219K in total payments. Learn more about this program →

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