Federal Spending · FY2024

Nelson County, Kentucky

How much federal money flows through this county?

$304.8M
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$6,472
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$304.8M
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$6,472
Average
Contract Spending
$3.9M
1% of total
Grant Spending
$23.9M
8% of total

How Nelson County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Nelson County$6,472/resident
Kentucky Average$8,665/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#2277 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Nelson County receive?

Nelson County received $304.8M in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

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

The per-capita federal spending in Nelson County is $6,472 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Nelson County?

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

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

Nelson County receives $6,472 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.