Federal Spending · FY2024

Mercer County, Illinois

How much federal money flows through this county?

$117.2M
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$7,500
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$117.2M
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$7,500
Average
Contract Spending
$634,421
1% of total
Grant Spending
$13.7M
12% of total

How Mercer County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Mercer County$7,500/resident
Illinois Average$7,370/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#1481 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Mercer County receive?

Mercer County received $117.2M in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Mercer County?

The per-capita federal spending in Mercer County is $7,500 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Mercer County?

Agency-level spending data for Mercer County is being updated.

How does Mercer County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Mercer County receives $7,500 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.