Idaho
The Impact Project synthesizes publicly available data about the impacts of government change.
State Dashboards provide a snapshot of impacts to states, including the size of the federal workforce, federal dollars, a profile of probationary workers, and impacts to federal programs.
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Federal Workforce in Idaho
Total Workforce
936,546
Federal Workforce
9,988
Probationary Federal Workforce
1,181
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 32.82% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 35.69% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Idaho Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 1 |
| Economy & Employment | 5 |
| Education | 1 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Energy | 10 |
| Food & Agriculture | 6 |
| Housing | 4 |
| Humanities & Arts | 3 |
| Infrastructure | 4 |
| International Development | 2 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 21 |
| Overarching | 3 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 15 |
| Research & Academic Research | 4 |
| Social Services | 6 |
| Total | 88 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 8 contracts, 18 grants and 7 leases have been terminated in Idaho.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Idaho
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| FORESTRY TECHNICIAN | 1035 | 205 |
| NURSE | 563 | 75 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 560 | 32 |
| GENERAL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 450 | 41 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 307 | 77 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 287 | 26 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 228 | 50 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 187 | 8 |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING | 167 | 2 |
| CONTRACTING | 153 | 12 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Department Of Agriculture | 2420 | 455 | 2875 |
| ID | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 2079 | 382 | 2461 |
| ID | Department Of The Interior | 1880 | 140 | 2020 |
| ID | Department Of The Army | 606 | 112 | 718 |
| ID | Department Of The Air Force | 519 | 129 | 648 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $3,130,525 | $1,766,776 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Ada County | 6334 |
| Bonneville County | 768 |
| Elmore County | 740 |
| Kootenai County | 712 |
| Bannock County | 588 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Idaho, several federally supported social programs play a vital role in assisting residents. These programs collectively provide essential services to Idaho residents, addressing needs related to healthcare, nutrition, financial support, and energy assistance. Examples include:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- 4,000 - 7,000
- 7,000 - 10,000
- 10,000 - 15,000
- 15,000 - 25,000
- 25,000 - 35,000
- 35,000 - 50,000
- >50,000
- 0 - 50
- 50 - 100
- 100 - 250
- 250 - 500
- 500 - 1,000
- 1,000 - 5,000
- 5,000 - 10,000
- >10,000
- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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