Total Federal Spending
$22.8B
FY2025 obligations
Idaho Federal Spending
$22.8B in FY2025 federal spending, $12,406 per capita.
$22.8B total · $12,406 per capita · FY2025 · Ranked #43 total, #37 per capita · 20.7% below national avg
In FY2025, Idaho received $22.8B in federal spending - $12,406 per capita, ranking #37 among 57 states and 20.7% below the national average. The most common award type is direct payments, accounting for 41.1% of tracked awards. The top spending agency is Social Security Administration.
Idaho · FY2025
Idaho received $22.8B in federal spending in FY2025 - $12,406 per resident, 20.7% below the national average, with direct payments the largest award category.
- Total federal spending
- $22.8B
- #43 of 57 states
- Per resident
- $12,406
- #37 per capita
- Counties receiving funds
- 44
- place of performance
- Top agency
- Social Security Administration
- $9.6B
According to USASpending.gov, the official federal award-transaction dataset, the federal government directed $22.8B to Idaho in FY2025, translating to $12,406 per resident across a population of 1,839,106. That per-capita figure is 20.7% below the $15,647 national average and ranks Idaho #37 of 57 states per capita, while total-dollar rank is #43, illustrating the difference between volume of federal dollars and intensity of federal dependence.
The award-type mix shows how federal awards break down in Idaho by count: 15,617 contracts, 4,727 grants, 10,324 loans, and 23,476 direct payments. The most common award type is direct payments at 41.1% of tracked awards in the state, with contracts a distant second at 15,617 awards. Social Security Administration is the single largest federal agency operating in Idaho, with $9.6B in obligations - more than Department of Health and Human Services's $5.1B.
Over the available history, federal spending in Idaho has grown 9.7% from $20.8B in FY2020 to $22.8B in FY2025. Combined with 44 counties receiving dollars and top recipient Idaho Department of Health && Welfare at $4.0B, this snapshot lets readers judge whether Idaho's federal footprint is expanding, stable, or being scaled back relative to FY2025.
It helps to read state totals through two different lenses. Total dollars measure the raw volume of federal money flowing into a state, which naturally favors larger and more populous states. Per-capita spending measures intensity, how much federal money lands per resident, and it surfaces smaller states whose economies lean heavily on federal installations, contracts, or transfer payments. The two rankings often disagree, which is exactly why both appear above. The award mix matters too: contracts signal procurement of goods and services, grants flow to universities, nonprofits, and local governments, and direct payments include programs such as Social Security and Medicare that scale with population. Every figure comes from USASpending.gov, the federal spending-transparency system the U.S. Treasury has operated since the DATA Act of 2014. Federal outlays exceeded $7.0 trillion in fiscal year 2025 (CBO Monthly Budget Review), and these are official government records rather than estimates, though late-posted and corrected awards can adjust a state's totals after the year closes. Our methodology details the per-capita denominator, the award categories, and the data vintage.
Source: USAspending.gov, Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) + System for Award Management (SAM) Idaho federal awards (contracts, grants, loans, direct payments) for FY2025 · 2025 USAspending.gov publishes award-level data within ~30 days of obligation; categories follow OMB Object Class Codes. Per-capita metrics use Census ACS population estimates as the denominator.
Key Statistics
Total Spending
$22.8B
Rank #43
Per Capita
$12,406
Rank #37
Population
1,839,106
Contract Awards
15,617
Grant Awards
4,727
Per Capita
$12,406
Rank #37
Counties Receiving
44
federal dollars
Top Agency Share
$9.6B
Social Security Administration
Idaho award-type mix by count (FY2025)
Idaho per-capita federal spending vs. national average 66.1%
National average
Compared against the national average of $15,647 per resident.
Awards by Type
Direct Payments is the most common award type at 41.1% of tracked awards in Idaho (by count, not dollar value).
Direct Payments 23,476 awards (41.1%)
Contracts 15,617 awards (27.3%)
Loans 10,324 awards (18.1%)
Grants 4,727 awards (8.3%)
Other 2,978 awards (5.2%)
Comparison to National Average
| Metric | Idaho | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Spending | $12,406 | $15,647 | -20.7% |
| Contracts Share | 0.0% | - | - |
| Grants Share | 0.0% | - | - |
Top Federal Agencies in Idaho
Federal agencies ranked by total spending in Idaho during FY2025.
| # | Agency | Spending | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Security Administration | $9.6B | 42.0% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $5.1B | 22.3% |
| 3 | Department of Energy | $2.6B | 11.5% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $1.6B | 7.1% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.4B | 6.1% |
| 6 | Department of Transportation | $700.4M | 3.1% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $606.8M | 2.7% |
| 8 | Department of Education | $472.4M | 2.1% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $383.2M | 1.7% |
| 10 | Department of Defense | $281.7M | 1.2% |
| 11 | Environmental Protection Agency | $193.8M | 0.8% |
Top Recipients in Idaho
Organizations and entities receiving the most federal funds in Idaho.
| # | Recipient | Total Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Department of Health && Welfare | $4.0B |
| 2 | Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC | $1.9B |
| 3 | State of Idaho | $587.5M |
| 4 | Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC | $531.1M |
| 5 | Transportation, Idaho Department Of | $498.9M |
| 6 | Perimeter Solutions LP | $316.5M |
| 7 | Idaho State Board of Education | $261.1M |
| 8 | Idaho Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool | $148.7M |
| 9 | State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality | $115.6M |
| 10 | Boise State University | $98.3M |
| 11 | Record Steel and Construction, INC. | $90.9M |
| 12 | Nez Perce Tribe | $86.4M |
| 13 | Regents of the University of Idaho | $83.4M |
| 14 | Executive Office of the State of Idaho | $81.4M |
| 15 | Walsh Federal LLC | $78.3M |
| 16 | Cambridge Telephone Company | $77.6M |
| 17 | Brigham Young University-Idaho, INC. | $73.0M |
Spending Trends
Federal spending in Idaho increased 9.7% from FY2020 to FY2025.
| Fiscal Year | Total Spending | Per Capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $22.8B | $12,406 | 1,839,106 |
| FY2024 | $21.4B | $11,654 | 1,839,106 |
| FY2023 | $19.6B | $10,631 | 1,839,106 |
| FY2022 | $18.0B | $9,811 | 1,839,106 |
| FY2021 | $21.6B | $11,761 | 1,839,106 |
| FY2020 | $20.8B | $11,305 | 1,839,106 |
Counties in Idaho
44 counties ranked by federal spending in FY2025.
| # | County | Total Spending | Per Capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada County | $5.3B | $10,803 | 494,967 |
| 2 | Bonneville County | $3.2B | $25,455 | 123,964 |
| 3 | Kootenai County | $1.5B | $8,528 | 171,362 |
| 4 | Canyon County | $1.4B | $6,107 | 231,105 |
| 5 | Bannock County | $753.0M | $8,654 | 87,018 |
| 6 | Twin Falls County | $580.2M | $6,444 | 90,046 |
| 7 | Bonner County | $452.8M | $9,611 | 47,110 |
| 8 | Nez Perce County | $384.8M | $9,141 | 42,090 |
| 9 | Bingham County | $355.9M | $7,416 | 47,992 |
| 10 | Latah County | $337.9M | $8,551 | 39,517 |
| 11 | Elmore County | $291.0M | $10,152 | 28,666 |
| 12 | Blaine County | $208.3M | $8,582 | 24,272 |
| 13 | Payette County | $192.6M | $7,587 | 25,386 |
| 14 | Madison County | $192.0M | $3,628 | 52,913 |
| 15 | Jefferson County | $181.9M | $5,888 | 30,891 |
| 16 | Idaho County | $172.4M | $10,422 | 16,541 |
| 17 | Gem County | $156.8M | $8,200 | 19,123 |
| 18 | Cassia County | $144.8M | $5,873 | 24,655 |
| 19 | Minidoka County | $126.7M | $5,862 | 21,613 |
| 20 | Valley County | $122.6M | $10,440 | 11,746 |
| 21 | Boundary County | $120.2M | $9,966 | 12,056 |
| 22 | Benewah County | $116.0M | $12,168 | 9,530 |
| 23 | Lemhi County | $115.2M | $14,443 | 7,974 |
| 24 | Caribou County | $109.5M | $15,577 | 7,027 |
| 25 | Jerome County | $109.3M | $4,510 | 24,237 |
| 26 | Fremont County | $108.6M | $8,111 | 13,388 |
| 27 | Shoshone County | $108.0M | $8,200 | 13,169 |
| 28 | Washington County | $107.0M | $10,192 | 10,500 |
| 29 | Clearwater County | $99.7M | $11,418 | 8,734 |
| 30 | Gooding County | $94.8M | $6,075 | 15,598 |
| 31 | Boise County | $92.4M | $12,141 | 7,610 |
| 32 | Lewis County | $89.8M | $25,404 | 3,533 |
| 33 | Franklin County | $74.0M | $5,216 | 14,194 |
| 34 | Owyhee County | $72.0M | $6,046 | 11,913 |
| 35 | Bear Lake County | $68.2M | $10,710 | 6,372 |
| 36 | Teton County | $53.6M | $4,613 | 11,630 |
| 37 | Power County | $52.6M | $6,673 | 7,878 |
| 38 | Custer County | $52.4M | $12,252 | 4,275 |
| 39 | Adams County | $46.2M | $10,539 | 4,379 |
| 40 | Lincoln County | $38.6M | $7,523 | 5,127 |
| 41 | Oneida County | $37.7M | $8,262 | 4,564 |
| 42 | Butte County | $36.0M | $13,989 | 2,574 |
| 43 | Camas County | $10.1M | $9,381 | 1,077 |
| 44 | Clark County | $4.7M | $5,902 | 790 |
Explore Idaho Federal Spending
Go deeper on Idaho's federal footprint.
DOGE Impact for Idaho
Reported federal contract and grant terminations, claimed savings, per-capita impact, and state ranking.
DOGE state impact →
Per-Capita Rankings
Where Idaho ranks among all states for federal spending per resident.
Top Federal Agencies
The agencies that move the most money nationwide, by obligated amount.
Federal Spending Guides
Learn more about how federal spending works and how to interpret this data.
Understanding Federal Spending
Contracts, grants, loans, and how federal money flows to states and communities.
Why Spending Varies by State
Military bases, federal labs, population, and per capita analysis.
Where Does Federal Money Go?
Mandatory vs. discretionary, top agencies, and biggest programs.
How Federal Contracts Are Awarded
Procurement process, contract types, and small business set-asides.
States With Similar Per Capita Spending
States with per capita federal spending closest to Idaho's $12,406.
What this means
Idaho ranks #37 of 57 states by FY2025 per-capita federal spending.
- Per-capita spending is 20.7% below the national average -- a structural signal, not a claim about efficiency or need. Per-capita rankings
- Social Security Administration is the single largest federal agency operating here, obligating 42.0% of every dollar tracked in Idaho. Agency rankings
- 44 counties in Idaho receive federal dollars -- the county-level pages break down exactly where. See counties
Per-capita and national-average figures use each state's most recent Census population estimate against the same FY total; they describe HOW money is distributed, not whether that distribution is justified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much federal spending did Idaho receive in FY2025?
Idaho received $22.8B in total federal spending during Fiscal Year 2025. This equates to $12,406 per capita for the state's population of 1,839,106.
How does Idaho's federal spending per capita compare to the national average?
Idaho's per capita federal spending of $12,406 is 20.7% below the national average of $15,647. Idaho ranks #37 out of 57 states by per capita spending.
What is the largest category of federal spending in Idaho?
The most common award type is direct payments, accounting for 23,476 awards (41.1% of tracked awards). The second-largest is contracts at 15,617 awards.
Which federal agencies spend the most in Idaho?
The top federal agency spending in Idaho is Social Security Administration with $9.6B. Followed by Department of Health and Human Services ($5.1B) and Department of Energy ($2.6B).
How many counties in Idaho receive federal spending?
44 counties in Idaho receive federal spending. The county receiving the most is Ada County with $5.3B.
How has federal spending in Idaho changed over time?
Federal spending in Idaho increased by 9.7% from FY2020 ($20.8B) to FY2025 ($22.8B).
Where does Idaho rank nationally in federal spending?
Idaho ranks #43 out of 57 states in total federal spending and #37 in per capita spending. The state received $22.8B total ($12,406 per person) in FY2025.
Data Sources
- USASpending.gov: Federal spending data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Fiscal Year: FY2025
- Award types: Contracts, grants, loans, direct payments, and other financial assistance
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates used for per capita calculations
- Budget context: Agency totals cross-referenced with OMB Program and Financial Schedules where applicable
Spending figures represent obligated amounts from federal awards. Per capita calculations use Census population estimates. This information is for research and informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and presented.
Every figure on PlainSpending is computed directly from USASpending.gov award-transaction data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates every county-level federal award within the state, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.