Utah Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 29 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$8,491
Avg Total Per County
$829M
Counties with Data
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Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All Utah Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | $8.9B | $7,546 | $1.5B | $1.9B |
| Weber County | $4.9B | $18,225 | $3.6B | $109M |
| Davis County | $2.7B | $7,235 | $1.2B | $117M |
| Utah County | $2.0B | $2,985 | $-164,883 | $150M |
| Washington County | $1.3B | $6,874 | $59M | $70M |
| Cache County | $792M | $5,779 | $254M | $99M |
| Box Elder County | $439M | $7,352 | $138M | $38M |
| Tooele County | $383M | $5,003 | $116M | $12M |
| Summit County | $345M | $8,086 | $60M | $35M |
| Iron County | $342M | $5,689 | $15M | $15M |
| Uintah County | $206M | $5,646 | $13M | $41M |
| Wasatch County | $190M | $5,294 | $3M | $6M |
| San Juan County | $184M | $12,729 | $2M | $119M |
| Carbon County | $174M | $8,523 | $28M | $18M |
| Sanpete County | $165M | $5,649 | $14M | $2M |
| Duchesne County | $161M | $8,094 | $4M | $59M |
| Grand County | $155M | $16,003 | $77M | $17M |
| Sevier County | $142M | $6,506 | $14M | $12M |
| Millard County | $88M | $6,669 | $6M | $14M |
| Kane County | $77M | $9,599 | $1M | $22M |
| Juab County | $66M | $5,338 | $4M | $14M |
| Morgan County | $64M | $5,084 | $8M | $7M |
| Emery County | $64M | $6,414 | $306,165 | $4M |
| Beaver County | $64M | $8,904 | $-209,716 | $24M |
| Garfield County | $59M | $11,417 | $7M | $18M |
| Wayne County | $37M | $14,389 | $14M | $6M |
| Rich County | $21M | $8,089 | $208,139 | $7M |
| Daggett County | $15M | $20,151 | $3M | $5M |
| Piute County | $12M | $6,973 | $598,846 | $74,464 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Utah
Which county in Utah receives the most federal funding?
Salt Lake County receives the most total federal funding among Utah counties with $8.9B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Utah?
The average per-capita federal spending across Utah counties is $8,491, which is 10% below the national average of $9,394.
Does Utah receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Utah counties average $8,491 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state below the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Utah counties?
Federal spending in Utah 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.