Nevada Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 17 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$13,431
Avg Total Per County
$1.4B
Counties with Data
17 of 17
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All Nevada Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | $14.6B | $6,356 | $2.7B | $807M |
| Washoe County | $4.6B | $9,407 | $644M | $313M |
| Carson City | $1.4B | $23,171 | $36M | $965M |
| Churchill County | $546M | $21,308 | $353M | $20M |
| Nye County | $518M | $9,741 | $21M | $18M |
| Douglas County | $498M | $10,045 | $7M | $66M |
| Lyon County | $468M | $7,724 | $22M | $25M |
| Elko County | $314M | $5,839 | $16M | $78M |
| Mineral County | $149M | $32,669 | $100M | $17M |
| White Pine County | $118M | $13,314 | $13M | $54M |
| Humboldt County | $117M | $6,761 | $4M | $10M |
| Storey County | $86M | $20,833 | $51M | $3M |
| Lander County | $35M | $6,161 | $4M | $6M |
| Pershing County | $32M | $4,986 | $46,433 | $3M |
| Eureka County | $29M | $17,408 | $242,949 | $20M |
| Lincoln County | $27M | $5,997 | $751,245 | $2M |
| Esmeralda County | $26M | $26,615 | $118,244 | $19M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Nevada
Which county in Nevada receives the most federal funding?
Clark County receives the most total federal funding among Nevada counties with $14.6B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Nevada?
The average per-capita federal spending across Nevada counties is $13,431, which is 43% above the national average of $9,394.
Does Nevada receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Nevada counties average $13,431 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Nevada counties?
Federal spending in Nevada 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.