Federal Spending · FY2024

Amherst County, Virginia

How much federal money flows through this county?

$234.0M
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$7,456
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$234.0M
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$7,456
Average
Contract Spending
$13.4M
6% of total
Grant Spending
$8.8M
4% of total

How Amherst County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Amherst County$7,456/resident
Virginia Average$11,597/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#1516 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Amherst County receive?

Amherst County received $234.0M in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

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

The per-capita federal spending in Amherst County is $7,456 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Amherst County?

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

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

Amherst County receives $7,456 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.