North Dakota Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 53 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$20,127
Avg Total Per County
$1.7B
Counties with Data
53 of 53
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All North Dakota Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $82.9B | $437,875 | $408M | $155M |
| Burleigh County | $1.1B | $11,076 | $17M | $548M |
| Grand Forks County | $612M | $8,404 | $151M | $107M |
| Ward County | $437M | $6,313 | $71M | $41M |
| Rolette County | $298M | $24,722 | $145M | $52M |
| Morton County | $226M | $6,762 | $3M | $53M |
| Stutsman County | $197M | $9,140 | $42M | $18M |
| Dunn County | $170M | $42,012 | $6M | $138M |
| Stark County | $152M | $4,580 | $2M | $9M |
| Williams County | $138M | $3,517 | $6M | $15M |
| Mountrail County | $133M | $13,912 | $5M | $8M |
| Sioux County | $116M | $30,702 | $12M | $21M |
| McKenzie County | $116M | $8,144 | $4M | $23M |
| Benson County | $111M | $19,006 | $3M | $26M |
| Pembina County | $110M | $16,139 | $41M | $24M |
| Richland County | $109M | $6,606 | $262,629 | $2M |
| Ramsey County | $104M | $9,031 | $2M | $19M |
| McLean County | $94M | $9,585 | $10M | $5M |
| Barnes County | $82M | $7,621 | $2M | $6M |
| Walsh County | $81M | $7,724 | $460,065 | $9M |
| Billings County | $68M | $71,259 | $6M | $28M |
| Traill County | $58M | $7,325 | $3M | $7M |
| Bottineau County | $58M | $9,064 | $131,917 | $8M |
| Mercer County | $57M | $6,819 | $346,801 | $2M |
| Ransom County | $56M | $9,802 | $3M | $13M |
| McHenry County | $50M | $9,476 | $84,850 | $6M |
| Golden Valley County | $47M | $28,122 | $169,810 | $26M |
| Dickey County | $43M | $8,720 | $489,815 | $3M |
| Foster County | $42M | $12,362 | $16M | $8M |
| Nelson County | $39M | $12,995 | $4M | $8M |
| Wells County | $37M | $9,479 | $3M | $6M |
| Emmons County | $35M | $10,594 | $77,513 | $3M |
| Cavalier County | $34M | $9,360 | $23,823 | $3M |
| Sargent County | $30M | $7,960 | $-13,504 | $12,576 |
| LaMoure County | $30M | $7,280 | $4M | $1M |
| Pierce County | $26M | $6,480 | N/A | $-612,782 |
| Griggs County | $25M | $10,675 | $7M | $734,659 |
| Bowman County | $25M | $8,439 | $1M | $2M |
| Eddy County | $23M | $10,062 | N/A | $2M |
| Burke County | $21M | $9,789 | $147,258 | $1M |
| Grant County | $20M | $8,748 | $110,738 | $3M |
| Adams County | $20M | $9,119 | $-17,860 | $69,336 |
| Slope County | $18M | $23,136 | N/A | $503,621 |
| McIntosh County | $17M | $6,942 | N/A | $527,746 |
| Hettinger County | $17M | $7,025 | N/A | $2M |
| Divide County | $17M | $7,872 | $1M | $362,980 |
| Towner County | $17M | $8,021 | N/A | $339,880 |
| Kidder County | $16M | $6,868 | $10,425 | $385,453 |
| Steele County | $16M | $9,165 | $13,999 | $1M |
| Oliver County | $16M | $8,657 | $10,725 | $4M |
| Renville County | $16M | $6,866 | N/A | $346,550 |
| Sheridan County | $12M | $9,254 | N/A | $4M |
| Logan County | $11M | $6,108 | N/A | $868,166 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in North Dakota
Which county in North Dakota receives the most federal funding?
Cass County receives the most total federal funding among North Dakota counties with $82.9B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in North Dakota?
The average per-capita federal spending across North Dakota counties is $20,127, which is 114% above the national average of $9,394.
Does North Dakota receive more or less federal money than the national average?
North Dakota counties average $20,127 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into North Dakota counties?
Federal spending in North Dakota 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.