Kentucky
Rank #20 · 1.4% of federal contract spending
Total Contract Spending
$10.4B
National Rank
#20
% of Total
1.4%
Per Capita
$2,316 per resident
#6 in per-capita spending
Ranked #6 in per-capita federal spending among all states and territories.
Why Kentucky?
Federal contract dollars flow to Kentucky through a mix of defense installations, healthcare services, and infrastructure programs.
Top Contractors in Kentucky
| Rank | Contractor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Services Kentucky Cabinet For | $18.2B |
| 2 | Humana Government Business Inc. | $6.5B |
| 3 | Executive Office Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky | $1.4B |
| 4 | Kentucky Department Of Education | $1.2B |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $837.5M |
| 6 | East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. | $671.0M |
| 7 | Energy & Environment Cabinet | $318.1M |
| 8 | Kentucky Department Of Military Affairs | $317.0M |
| 9 | Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass, A Joint Venture | $289.5M |
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Read more →Source: USASpending.gov · U.S. Department of the Treasury