Federal Aid by State

Federal Aid plays a pivotal role in supporting state budgets, providing resources for public welfare activities, defense, healthcare, education, transportation projects, to name a few. This assistance is a critical component in maintaining various services and infrastructures that underpin the health, prosperity, and wellbeing of the American people.

Through a careful examination of recent data, we can glean some key findings about the distribution and usage of Federal Aid across the United States:

• California reported the highest federal aid payments, approximating $201.8 billion. This is closely followed by Texas which receives approximately $183.9 billion and Virginia at $173.8 billion.
• The smallest allocations of Federal Aid were received by states with smaller populations such as Wyoming and Connecticut, with $4.0 billion and $3.3 billion in federal aid payments respectively.
• There is a notable variation across states. For instance, Arizona received about $78.3 billion in federal aid, while geographically close neighbor Nevada received significantly less, approximately $23.4 billion.
• Distinct regional trends can also be observed. Southern states such as Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana received higher amounts, with $31.9 billion, $69.0 billion, and $59.0 billion in aid payments respectively, while northeastern counterparts like Vermont and Delaware received comparably less, with $7.3 billion and $9.1 billion respectively.
• While the exact cause and effect are undetermined, states with higher populations, like Florida and New York, tend to receive more aid, with totals of $162.9 billion and $115.2 billion correspondingly.

As we delve further, sharper observations will surface, throwing light on the intricacies and patterns that govern the distribution of Federal Aid, as well as their potential impact on the economic climate of individual states.

The ten states with the highest federal aid payments are California, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, and North Carolina. California tops the list with a whopping $201.8 billion in federal aid payments. Texas is the second highest recipient of federal aid with payments amounting to $183.9 billion. Virginia closely follows with $173.8 billion in federal aid payments. Florida ranks fourth with $162.9 billion in payments.

As for Pennsylvania, it's fifth on the list, receiving $122.2 billion in federal aid payments. New York follows with $115.2 billion in received aid. Ohio comes next with a total of $108.2 billion in federal aid. Illinois, Georgia, and North Carolina are the last three states on our top ten list, with $93.8 billion, $92.2 billion, and $90.3 billion in federal aid payments, respectively.

States with the Highest Federal Aid Payments:

1. California - $201.8B
2. Texas - $183.9B
3. Virginia - $173.8B
4. Florida - $162.9B
5. Pennsylvania - $122.2B
6. New York - $115.2B
7. Ohio - $108.2B
8. Illinois - $93.8B
9. Georgia - $92.2B
10. North Carolina - $90.3B

States With Lowest Federal Aid

The ten states receiving the lowest federal aid payments are Connecticut, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Rhode Island, Utah, and Montana. Connecticut receives the least amount, reporting federal aid payments of $3.3 billion. Wyoming is slightly higher, receiving $4.0 billion in federal aid payments. New Hampshire is the third lowest state, receiving $5.0 billion in federal aid.

Vermont and North Dakota are next, with Vermont receiving $7.3 billion and North Dakota $7.4 billion. South Dakota receives a slightly higher figure of $7.7 billion. Moving further up the list, Delaware receives $9.1 billion, and Rhode Island receives $10.2 billion in federal aid payments.

Utah ranks ninth in the lowest federal aid payments list, with $10.3 billion, followed by Montana, which wraps up our list with federal aid payments of $10.8 billion.

States Receiving the Least Federal Aid:

1. Connecticut - $3.3B
2. Wyoming - $4.0B
3. New Hampshire - $5.0B
4. Vermont - $7.3B  
5. North Dakota - $7.4B  
6. South Dakota - $7.7B  
7. Delaware - $9.1B  
8. Rhode Island - $10.2B  
9. Utah - $10.3B  
10. Montana - $10.8B