Federal Spending · FY2024

Rutherford County, North Carolina

How much federal money flows through this county?

$469.6M
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$7,241
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$469.6M
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$7,241
Average
Contract Spending
$2.6M
1% of total
Grant Spending
$10.3M
2% of total

How Rutherford County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Rutherford County$7,241/resident
North Carolina Average$7,793/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#1677 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Rutherford County receive?

Rutherford County received $469.6M in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

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

The per-capita federal spending in Rutherford County is $7,241 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Rutherford County?

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

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

Rutherford County receives $7,241 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.