West Virginia Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, West Virginia, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
West Virginia Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on West Virginia counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit West Virginia counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | West Virginia | 2008 | Barbour | 25 | $1,088,602 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Berkeley | 318 | $13,853,939 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Braxton | 8 | $218,342 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Cabell | 295 | $4,768,562 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Fayette | 6 | $120,015 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Gilmer | 2 | $69,044 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Greenbrier | 12 | $1,352,803 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Hampshire | 1 | $3,840 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Hancock | 29 | $15,350,018 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Hardy | 2 | $9,596 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Harrison | 20 | $6,852,786 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Jackson | 3 | $1,276,594 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Jefferson | 26 | $3,413,138 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Kanawha | 123 | $39,796,392 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Lewis | 4 | $31,908 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Marion | 209 | $23,196,795 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Marshall | 1 | $1,512 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Mason | 1 | $62,000 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Mercer | 6 | $222,171 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Mineral | 30 | $92,001,315 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Monongalia | 62 | $38,901,960 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Monroe | 1 | $40,205 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Morgan | 9 | $4,110,453 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Nicholas | 19 | $4,390,745 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Ohio | 24 | $1,197,130 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Pendleton | 4 | $302,402 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Pocahontas | 6 | $124,929 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Preston | 11 | $288,754 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Putnam | 21 | $485,888 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Raleigh | 13 | $155,266 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Randolph | 2 | $37,930 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Ritchie | 1 | $4,000 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Summers | 8 | $918,742 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Taylor | 19 | $1,188,296 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Tucker | 2 | $51,978 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Upshur | 7 | $470,009 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Wayne | 10 | $598,577 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Wetzel | 16 | $112,478 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Wirt | 14 | $2,006,751 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Wood | 170 | $8,469,924 |
West Virginia | 2008 | Wyoming | 6 | $383,840 |
TOTAL | | | 1,546 | $267,929,629 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:00:48 www.forthecommondefense.org