Federal Spending · FY2024

Polk County, Iowa

How much federal money flows through this county?

$3.5B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$7,051
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$3.5B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$7,051
Average
Contract Spending
$122.4M
3% of total
Grant Spending
$822.4M
23% of total

How Polk County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Polk County$7,051/resident
Iowa Average$7,190/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#1821 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Polk County receive?

Polk County received $3.5B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

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

The per-capita federal spending in Polk County is $7,051 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Polk County?

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

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

Polk County receives $7,051 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.