Arizona Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 15 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$10,366
Avg Total Per County
$5.1B
Counties with Data
15 of 15
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All Arizona Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | $42.9B | $9,553 | $5.9B | $4.0B |
| Pima County | $18.2B | $17,320 | $10.1B | $922M |
| Pinal County | $3.0B | $6,735 | $66M | $123M |
| Yavapai County | $2.5B | $10,346 | $56M | $35M |
| Mohave County | $2.1B | $9,794 | $18M | $166M |
| Cochise County | $1.9B | $15,122 | $778M | $47M |
| Yuma County | $1.7B | $8,176 | $523M | $71M |
| Apache County | $1.2B | $17,710 | $285M | $414M |
| Navajo County | $1.1B | $10,337 | $84M | $192M |
| Coconino County | $1.0B | $7,073 | $103M | $216M |
| Gila County | $575M | $10,722 | $10M | $61M |
| La Paz County | $287M | $17,307 | $45M | $74M |
| Santa Cruz County | $279M | $5,797 | $13M | $24M |
| Graham County | $208M | $5,358 | $23M | $14M |
| Greenlee County | $39M | $4,135 | $382,311 | $4M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Arizona
Which county in Arizona receives the most federal funding?
Maricopa County receives the most total federal funding among Arizona counties with $42.9B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Arizona?
The average per-capita federal spending across Arizona counties is $10,366, which is 10% above the national average of $9,394.
Does Arizona receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Arizona counties average $10,366 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Arizona counties?
Federal spending in Arizona counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.