New Hampshire Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 10 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$9,679
Avg Total Per County
$1.4B
Counties with Data
10 of 10
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Hillsborough County
New Hampshire
$4.4B
$10,360/resident
Rockingham County
New Hampshire
$3.0B
$9,515/resident
Merrimack County
New Hampshire
$2.1B
$13,300/resident
Grafton County
New Hampshire
$960M
$10,462/resident
Strafford County
New Hampshire
$910M
$6,907/resident
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
Merrimack County
New Hampshire
$2.1B
$13,300/resident
Sullivan County
New Hampshire
$460M
$10,564/resident
Grafton County
New Hampshire
$960M
$10,462/resident
Hillsborough County
New Hampshire
$4.4B
$10,360/resident
Coos County
New Hampshire
$311M
$9,900/resident
All New Hampshire Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County | $4.4B | $10,360 | $1.8B | $148M |
| Rockingham County | $3.0B | $9,515 | $797M | $186M |
| Merrimack County | $2.1B | $13,300 | $18M | $674M |
| Grafton County | $960M | $10,462 | $103M | $216M |
| Strafford County | $910M | $6,907 | $17M | $132M |
| Cheshire County | $606M | $7,873 | $8M | $44M |
| Belknap County | $581M | $9,042 | $40M | $17M |
| Sullivan County | $460M | $10,564 | $125M | $22M |
| Carroll County | $455M | $8,868 | $569,799 | $9M |
| Coos County | $311M | $9,900 | $4M | $28M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in New Hampshire
Which county in New Hampshire receives the most federal funding?
Hillsborough County receives the most total federal funding among New Hampshire counties with $4.4B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in New Hampshire?
The average per-capita federal spending across New Hampshire counties is $9,679, which is 3% above the national average of $9,394.
Does New Hampshire receive more or less federal money than the national average?
New Hampshire counties average $9,679 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into New Hampshire counties?
Federal spending in New Hampshire 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.