West Virginia ranked 22nd in federal spending balance, receiving $20.1B with $7.4B in federal grants, earning $2.43 per federal dollar and accounting for 45.

In 2022, West Virginia ranked 22nd in federal spending balance, receiving $20.1 billion, with $7.4 billion in federal grants. The state earned $2.43 for every federal dollar sent, ranking third nationwide. Federal funds accounted for 45.1% of state revenue, up from 41.9% in 2021. Notably, federal funding increased by 56.6% from 2019 to 2022, with the majority sourced from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

September 18, 2024
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