Federal Spending · FY2024

Des Moines County, Iowa

How much federal money flows through this county?

$668.8M
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$17,327
Per Resident
Very High SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$668.8M
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$17,327
Very High
Contract Spending
$351.1M
53% of total
Grant Spending
$44.9M
7% of total

How Des Moines County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Des Moines County$17,327/resident
Iowa Average$7,190/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Des Moines County receive?

Des Moines County received $668.8M in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Des Moines County?

The per-capita federal spending in Des Moines County is $17,327 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Des Moines County?

Agency-level spending data for Des Moines County is being updated.

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

Des Moines County receives $17,327 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.